[[1]Gage[1]] >>>>>SIM START<<<<<

[[1]Gage[1]] LOCATION> A RUN DOWN HOTEL, NIGHT.

[[1]Gage[1]] SCENE> X-FACTOR AND TWITCH AWAKEN AS THEY FIND THEMSELVES SPRAWLED ABOUT A DIRTY HOTEL ROOM FLOOR. THE ROOM IS DIMLY LIT AND THERE IS A SMELL AS IF SOMETHING RECENTLY DIED HERE. ALL THIS IS ADDED TO THE SENSE OF DAZED CONFUSION THAT IS SLOWLY WEARING OFF AFTER THE TIME TRIP.

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::stares at the ceiling:: where.. are we?

[[1]Gage[1]] ::opens his eyes and sits up quickly, reeling for a moment and grabbing the hotel room bed to stabalize himself:: ...

<[1]Click[1]> ..lets not do that again

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Sits up and holds her nose:: Ugh...what -is- that smell? ::Glances around::

<[1]Dragon[1]> ...::opens her eyes, taking a deep breath, then rethinking the idea and choking slightly as she covers her nose and mouth::

<[1]Phase[1]> :::Mutters something about an umfamiliar cealing, then slowly sits up::: What a rush!

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::moan noise as she slowly props herself up on her hands and looks around:: Don't care to go through that again

<[1]Eve[1]> I feel kinda weird..

[[1]Gage[1]] <Twitch> ::standing:: I'd like te say that the effect is mostly from the time travell, but truth be told, teleporting astrally kinda disorienta ye for a while.

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::sniffs the air after getting her sense back and coughs:: Uh...what is making that smell? ::puts her hand to her nose so she doesn't have to smell it::

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::slowly opens his eyes then blinks them a few times groggily:: What.. ::looks around:: ..I've died and gone to hell and taken you all with me, haven't I?

<[1]Phase[1]> :::Takes a long, hard sniff of the air, then chuckles::: Never thought I'd smell that again.

<[1]Eve[1]> ::shakes her head:: Looks more like a hotel, mr. Cryz

[[1]Gage[1]] ::stands, sniffs, grimaces and looks around:: Okay...need to figure when we are...and where.

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::clambers to her feet, brushing her clothes off with a look of distaste:: ... ((I hate filth like this..))

[[1]Gage[1]] <Twitch> If I remember correctly, if ye push the lil' button on the device, it'll tell anything we need to know about the mission.

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::stands up and stretches his wings::

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::gets up slowly with a wince, putting a hand to his forehead:: Ugh.. feels like I've got a bad hangover..

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> There should be a newspaper somewhere out there ::picks herself up as shelooks outside and dusts herself off:: Or that ::smiles at Twitch and then coughs again::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::pushes the button on the device::

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Slowly stands, not touching anything, just looking around with arms laced over her stomach:: I would've recommended we stayed sleep, than rather wake up to this smell.

<[1]Eve[1]> ::glances at any nearby windows if there are any::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Wrist-Device> *beep* Please state query.

<[1]Click[1]> ::stand sup slowly::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::looks around at the others for a moment:: When time is it...how much time to we have, I mean? ::shrugs::

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::slowly stands up, leaning against the side of the bed, trying to keep his eyes closed:: ...::blinks a few times then shifts to crystal::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Wrist-Device>The timeline-altering event will take place in aprox. 2 days and 12.53 hours.

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> That gives us some time at least ::stretches her arms;:

<[1]Eve[1]> ::blinks:: does this mean our old selves are back in this place too?

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::sharp glance back at Cryz:: {{Careful... don't know how sturdy this floor is..}}

<[1]Seraph[1]> What will I do about my wings? They will stand out in a crowd

<[1]Phase[1]> Sir, I don't think this band of misfits can keep themselves together for 2 hours, let alone 2 days.

<[1]Cryz[1]> Whoa.. that's much better.. ::looks around at everybody:: ..too bad the rest of you can't turn into a material so you have no biological functions to make you dizzy or woozy..

<[1]Eve[1]> pfft, I fit in my costume just fine, Mr. Phase

<[1]Polaris[1]> Sure does, which is fine by me ::agrees with Shadowcat, and looks to Gage in silence, before towards the door of the hotel room:: In the meantime, can we get out of here?

[[1]Gage[1]] ::gives Phase a blank look, then nods to himself:: Okay...let head outside, get some fresh air.

<[1]Eve[1]> I'm going to explore ::smiles and heads towards the door::

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::blinks, ignored:: I can't go out there

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> I also agree with her ::coughs again and moves after Polaris::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::heads outside::

<[1]Eve[1]> Why not? I think your wings are pretty Mr. Seraph

<[1]Dragon[1]> Hasn't anyone given you an image inducer? ::looks at Seraph::

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Glances around once, making it outside:: Ah...smells so much better. ::nods sagely::

<[1]Seraph[1]> No one has given me anything but a headache since we returned from the island ::sighs and follows the others::

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::slight grimace, glances back to Cryz:: {{I don't suppose you still have yours handy?}}

<[1]Click[1]> ::wanders after the others slowly::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::frowns:; I'm sorry..

<[1]Eve[1]> ;;sighs and moves ahead of the group::

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> AS THE GROUP HEADS OUTSIDE, THEY FIND THEMSELVES IN A GRUNGY LOOKING PART OF A CITY. BRIGHT LIGHTS CAN BE SEEN FAR AWAY, AND ROAD SIGNS INDICATE THAT THEY ARE INDEED IN NEW YORK CITY.

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::reverts to flesh, glancing to Drags:: ((Nope.. haven't carried one since I was able to change back to flesh..))

<[1]Phase[1]> :::Looks at the nearest road sign, face falls::: Well, jewel boy, you weren't far off when you called this place hell. We're two doors down from it.

[[1]Gage[1]] <Twitch> ::getting outside, looking back in at Setaph:: The watches do that to lad.

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Loftsa brow:: Grungy hotel, grungy city...ah well we did go -back- in time... ::smirks and lets her hands fall at her sides::

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> Makes me feel all warm inside ::looks around with a sarcastic tone:: where to go first..

<[1]Eve[1]> :;hops on top of a bench and looks around::

<[1]Seraph[1]> how do I activate that feature? ::looks at the watch, afraid to touich it::

<[1]Click[1]> ::listens in on how to activate the watch::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::shrugs at Seraph, taps his watch:: Where will the time-altering event take place?

[[1]Gage[1]] <Wrist Device> The event in which Graydon Creed will be speaking is located in Central Park, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Earth, and will take place in aprox. 2 days 12.04 hours.

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::blinks and taps his watch:: how do I turn on the image inducer option

<[1]Eve[1]> ...a park? I wanna see.. maybe there will be friendly people there..

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::leans against the doorway:: I would suggest we make arrangements for a place to stay for the next couple days.

<[1]Eve[1]> ::rushes towards the park::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Wrist-Device> ::beeps, then sends out photons, making Seraphs wings disappear:: Image inducer activated.

<[1]Click[1]> ::blinks and taps his watch:: activate image inducer

[[1]Gage[1]] ::sees Eve running, shouts:: Eve! Stop!

[[1]Gage[1]] <Wrist-Device> ::beeps and covers Click in photon making him appear not-Phalanx::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::stops but doesn't turn around to face Gage:: ..yes? ...sir.

<[1]Click[1]> ::looks at his hands:: that will work well

[[1]Gage[1]] Come back here! We need to get a little organized before running off into the city. ::sighs::

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::glances behind:: ok then... ::looks up:: perhaps we could stay at a church

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::sighs and hears the information of where the assassination is supposed to take place:: Okay...so is it best for us to split up when it comes time for the action?

<[1]Phase[1]> :::Strokes his chin, grinning, then taps his watch::: What is the location of the nearest bar?

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

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::under her breath:: I'm getting a bad feeling about this..

<[1]Eve[1]> ::walks back slowly::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Wrist-Device> The location of resturants is not within specified mission peramiters.

<[1]Phase[1]> :::Grumbles::: Alright, then tell me the location of the nearest pool hall.

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::brushes a loose strand of orange bangs back and looks at Polaris:: I think we need to know more about who did.. will do it.. before we can tell how to make sure it happens.

<[1]Click[1]> ::taps the watch:: where is the reccomended place to stay?

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::taps his watch:: can you determine who else does not belong in this time?

[[1]Gage[1]] ::turns to Dragon and speaks in a hushed voice:: I'll take Click, Polaris, Shadowcat, Trance, and Eve with me to the Central Park. You're in charge of rest. Focus finding the time-traveller and/or the assassin. You'll have Twitch, so you two can do psi-recon.

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::glances around for a public mailbox or a post office::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::quietly:: I want to go with Dragon instead..

[[1]Gage[1]] <Wrist-Device> That information is unknown.

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::nods slightly, speaking under her breath:: Do I have permission to knock some people senseless if they don't start showing the first signs of a clue?

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Nods to both Dragon and Gage, before moving to stand next to Gage::

[[1]Gage[1]] Sorry, Eve, need your flight ability. ::frowns slightly, then turns back to Dragon:: If need be. ::forces a smile, then heads to the street corner and hails a Taxi::

<[1]Cryz[1]> <<afk fas.. being made to check laundry..>>

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::finishes stretching while she waits:: ((That feels some better..))

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::turns to look at Dragon:: are you feeling alright?

<[1]Phase[1]> :::Taps his watch::: State the location of the nearest FBI building. ((Might be able to get some intel from there.))

<[1]Click[1]> ::looks to Gage:: what are we going to do?

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::follows after Gage:: Haven't been here in a while...of course when it looks like this..don't really mind ::half smiles::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::walks over to her group and stares at the ground:

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::glances at Eve:: ((she seems so sad...))

[[1]Gage[1]] ::to Click:: We're going downtown to the park. ::looks at the Taxi as it pulls up:: Good luck everyone. ::climbs into the Taxi, waiting for his group::

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Looks back to Eve, walking over to her:: IS something wrong Eve? ::moves to place a hand on her shoulder lightly:

<[1]Polaris[1]> :

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::gets in after him and says in a low voice:: Is she ok? ::motions towards Eve::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Wrist-Device> ::speaking to Phase:: Manhattan.

<[1]Click[1]> ::gets into the cab:: but what are we doing there?

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::slips his hands into his pockets as he looks around:: ((Wonder just how far we're back..)) ::small pause:: ((Am I still blissfully unaware of my secret.. or am I on the run.. and hiding out in places as sculpturework?))

<[1]Eve[1]> Something just seems wrong.

<[1]Dragon[1]> Just wonderful... ::folds her arms, craning her head back to stare up at the sky for a minute:: ((well... not going to learn anything just standing here... not sure how they expect two psi to scour Manhattan, but ookay...)) ::starts down the sidewalk:: Come on...

[[1]Gage[1]] She'll be fine. ::to Click:: Gonna get the lay of the land, and stake out some areas.

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Nos aggreeing with her:: Totally understood...I know what you mean...but is there something else?

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> GAGE'S GROUP CRAMS INTO THE TAXI AND HEADS OFF <<just Dragon's group now>>

<[1]Phase[1]> :::Frowns::: Would you like to be a little more specific, you worthless piece of military garbage?

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::inaudible sigh:: ((I hope she's alright..)) ::follows Dragon::

<[1]Eve[1]> All we ever do is follow orders.. and then we follow more orders no matter how they make you feel.. it reminds me of when I was in Weapon X..

<[1]Eve[1]> I don't.. like it.

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> She doesn't seem that fine ::watches her and Polaris::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Wrist-Device> Please refer to public records of the period to locate said structure.

<[1]Dragon[1]> ((dammit... if that useless bunch at the lab had been able to provide a little more info, we might have a place to start from... and I don't want to start calling up connections I haven't even *made* yet..))

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::walks over to Drags and slips an arm around her, smirking slightly:: Care to take in a Broadway show while we're here?

<[1]Phase[1]> :::Growls louder, then begins yelling some choice words at the watch, oblivious to any stares from passers-by:::

<[1]Seraph[1]> Is anyone else hungry?

<[1]Seraph[1]> <<its new york, I doubt anyone would stare at a cursing man>>

<[1]Phase[1]> <<A man cursing at a watch would get some response.>>

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> <<the yelling it outloud at a watch part would make it unique>>

[[1]Gage[1]] <Twitch> ::follows after Dragon:: Mi telepathy isn't all that, but I'm scanning this area..mostly jus getting twisted perverted thoughts about the ladies in our group from the passers-by. ::grin::

<[1]Dragon[1]> {{Phase. Shut up.}} ::glances back to Twitch:: I don't suppose they gave you any special information, did they?

[[1]Gage[1]] Nae more than you, but they did go over the watch operations with me pretty extensively. ::half-smile::

<[1]Phase[1]> :::Grumbles to himself, then goes looking for a pay-phone:::

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::stops to look at a sign, then keeps walking::

<[1]Dragon[1]> For god's sake.. ::watches Phase walk off, then shakes her head:: Alright... we're going to do a little roaming, today, I suspect... I don't know New York City that well, so if anyone hears anything that sounds remotely suspicious... speak up, and we'll play it by ear.

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION THEY ARE HEADING, A RUMBLING CAN BE HEARD HEADING THEIR WAY.

<[1]Cryz[1]> Look.. we know when it's gonna happen, don't we? ...::small frown:: Why not just let it get stopped.. ::short pause:: but do the deed, ourselves?

<[1]Dragon[1]> Too many factors... ::turns, looking back toward the sound::

<[1]Seraph[1]> You can't be serious!

<[1]Dragon[1]> {{But honestly... if it comes down to it, we may have to...}}

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::turns to eye Seraph:: ..It's one life versus an entire timeline. You do the math.

<[1]Seraph[1]> Math does not justify morality

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> AS THE RUMBLING GETS CLOSER, A BIG GRAY GUY WITH A BIG HORN ON HIS FORHEAD APPEARS TO BE RUNNING TOWARD THEM.

<[1]Phase[1]> :::Finds a beaten up and smashed pay-phone, hauls out the book under it and begins searching through the pages:::

<[1]Seraph[1]> Does anyone else feel that? ::turns around::

<[1]Dragon[1]> Graydon Creed was an asshole, from everything I've heard. He'd just as soon kill you as look at you. ...::eyes the approaching big gray guy:: That's... unique..

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::sighs:: We either let one man be killed, or we let an entire timeline of people get wiped out. Where's the morality in that?

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> IN THE SKY BEHIND HIM AND WITHOUT SKYSCRAPERS TO SWING FROM, SPIDERMAN APPEARS TO BE JUMPING FROM BUILDING TO BUILDING FOLLOWING HIM.

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::glances to the grey guy:: ..Aww crap.. we should get out of the way. That's Rhino, I'm guessing.. and that.. ::gestures to Spidey:: Is Spider-Man, no doubt.

[[1]Gage[1]] <Twitch> I'd say let them pass by. Pay no attention to them. No sense in wasting time fighting a crime that was commited two years ago.

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::steps out of the way::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Rhino> ::stops in the street, grabbing a small compact car and tossing at it X-Factor:: Can't chase me if you have to help them!

<[1]Dragon[1]> ... ::eyes flare, and she moves to catch the car telekinetically:: 'Fraid we don't need his help as much as that...

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::flinches and looks away::

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> DRAGON STOPS THE CAR MID-AIR.

[[1]Gage[1]] <Spderman> ::huffing from all the running and jumping:: Look ou- ::scratches his head:: t?

<[1]Dragon[1]> {{The rest of you... stay incognito, if you can. I'm out, the rest of you don't have to be!}}

[[1]Gage[1]] <Rhino> Oh, good. More heros. ::runs at the group, charging::

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::lets the car drop, giving it a little push to slide it back in front of Rhino::

<[1]Cryz[1]> ...::braces himself and readies to shift to crystal, eyeing Rhino and Spidey then pauses, getting a slight smirk on his face:: ((..Too bad it'd alter the timeline.. we could make a name for ourselves as a group of unknown heroes..))

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> RHINO BREAKS THE CAR IN TWO AS HE CHARGES AND JUST KEEPS COMING.

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::runs and jumps up to a fire escape landing::

<[1]Phase[1]> :::Watchs the entire series of events, smirking::: ((That's New Yorkans for ya.)) :::Goes back to his search through the phonebook:::

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::throws up a tk shield, gathering heat into her hands until they glow with fire::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Spiderman> ::jumps into the street and zips some webbing to try and halt the charge::

<[1]Cryz[1]> ..Aww crap.. ::shifts to crystal, planting his feet as if ready to try and stop the grey freight train::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Rhino> ::keeps charging despite the webbing, reaches DRagon and slams into the sheild, and is thrown into the side of the building:: Grah!

<[1]Dragon[1]> Boo. ::smirks, walking towards Rhino, trying to lift him into the air with tk so Spiderman can web him::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Spiderman> ::reaches Dragon and the others:: Who are you?

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::looks down from the fire escape:: we are.. tourists

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::glances to Spidey then reverts to flesh:: We're.. nobody, really. Just passing through.

<[1]Phase[1]> :::Grins, then rips out a page from the phonebook, stuffs it into his jacket pocket::: I found it.

[[1]Gage[1]] <Rhino> ::shakes his head and escapes DRagon's grasp by pushing off the building and charging at her, spidey, and Cryz::

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::grimaces slightly, letting a fireball fly towards Rhino's face::

<[1]Polaris[1]> <<b>>

<[1]Cryz[1]> ..::eyes widen then grits his teeth at the strain of all the changing and shifts to crystal, pulling crystal from his body to make his fists larger and hammer like, trying to slam them into Rhino to knock him back::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Spiderman> ::leaps up next to Seraph:: Tourists? From Genosha perhaps?

<[1]Seraph[1]> What's Genosha? ::blinks::

<[1]Phase[1]> :::Walks up to the others::: Genosha? Do I look like a genetic freak of nature to you?

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::annoyed glance up towards Spiderman:: How about "deal with large stupid monster" now, "chat" later?

[[1]Gage[1]] <Rhino> ::charges through the fireball, and at Cryz, getting, hit, and whirling around, grabbing Cryz on the arm and swinging him into a building::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Spiderman> ::loosk at Dragon, sees Cryz get smashed into the building:: Ouch. Right. Always tell the *experienced* hero how to do his job. ::fake sigh and leaps down, spitting webbing from his wrists at Rhino, trying to cover him::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Twitch> ::sends a Psi-Bolt at Rhino, not having much effect::

<[1]Phase[1]> ((Now I know why I stay away from NYC. The egos here are the size of B-52s.)) :::Pulls out the page, checks the address:::

<[1]Seraph[1]> ((I feel so useless just standing here... but what else can I do, I'm useless to these people)) ::watches::

<[1]Cryz[1]> ...::slowly extricates himself from the side of the building, having made himself shorter and stockier as well as making himself detail-less while in mid-flight to keep himself from cracking::

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::rubs her forehead, then attempts to simply enter Rhino's mind and put him to sleep::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Rhino> ::gets up, pulling webbing from himself and staggering into the street::

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> DRAGON FINDS RHINOS' MIND TO BE A PRETTY EASILY MANIPULTED AND HE QUICKLY FALLS FACE DOWN INTO THE STREET, SNORING.

<[1]Phase[1]> One, two, three...he's down for the count! Now, can we get back to our plans, or we gonna sit here and stop every crime in New York's history?

<[1]Dragon[1]> There, I think you can handle him now... ::half-smirk, watches Spiderman:: But... we could use a little help from a local, you know...

[[1]Gage[1]] <Spiderman> ::walking over to Rhino:: Talk about sleeping on the job! ::looks back at X-Factor:: One of you a telepath? ::to Dragon:: What kind of help?

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::jumps from the balcony and lands softly on the ground::

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::reforms himself to his normal shape before reverting to flesh and heading back over to the group::

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::shoots a look at Phase:: {{Do you understand the meaning of incognito?}} Well, we're looking for some people. Probably not very nice people. Don't suppose you can name oh... five, six dives that the real unpleasant sorts tend to congregate in?

[[1]Gage[1]] <Spiderman> Sure I can.

<[1]Seraph[1]> and possibly a good place to stay the night

<[1]Phase[1]> ((Incognito? Isn't that a type of Italian pasta?)) :::Rolls his eyes, going back to the page:::

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> AS CRYZ REVERTS TO FLESH NOTICES A SPARKING ON HIS WRIST AS THE DEVICE HE WAS WEARING IS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES AND SENDING OUT SPARKS.

<[1]Cryz[1]> ...::sighs to himself, glancing to Drags with the look of thikning at her:: ((...if you're somebody time traveling from the future.. are you going to hang out in a sleazy place, or what?))

<[1]Dragon[1]> Great. Where might we find these places?

[[1]Gage[1]] >>>>>>MEANWHILE<<<<<

<[1]Dragon[1]> <<Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!>>

[[1]Gage[1]] LOCATION> CENTRAL PARK.

[[1]Gage[1]] SCENE> GAGE'S GROUP HAS ARRIVED, AND THE GUYS HANG AROUND ON THE GROUP WHILE THE GIRLS FLY ABOVE THE PARK STAKING OUT THE PLACE.

[[1]Gage[1]] <<Second GROUP = GROUND>>

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<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Floating in the air, lime green eyes glancing around the are, as she flies off a couple of feet forward, side glancing around::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::uses her wings to glide around nonchalantly over the park::

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::floating around as she looks carefully:: ((Seems so weird..))

<[1]Click[1]> ::looks around, trying to mindscan, if he can, for suspicious people::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::walking near Click down a lit path:: So quiet...hard to belive theres gonna be an assassination her in two days.

<[1]Click[1]> It may be like that before all assasinations

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Just floats and doesn't move from her spot, for a while:: Well then, there's nothing suspicous going on...

[[1]Gage[1]] Good point. Keep your...mind...open for anything. ::looks around, his eyes adjusted to the dark::

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> EVE SPOTS A CLEARING IN WHICH A STAGE HAS BEEN ERECTED.

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ((Haven't seen anything supicious yet...not sure if I want to)) ::keeps moving around::

<[1]Eve[1]> ((wonder if they're going to have a play here..))

<[1]Eve[1]> ::lands towards the stage and takes a closer look::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::blinks:: ((Not a very big stage for a play though..))

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> THE STAGE HAS A PODIUM, AND SEVERAL SEATS LINED NEAR THE BACK OF IT. HANGING OFF OF IT IS A BANNER WHICH SAYS, "CREED FOR PRESIDENT"

<[1]Click[1]> already doing so ::keep scanning for minds::

<[1]Eve[1]> ohh.. it's the speech stage

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> SC COMES UPON THE STAGE AS WELL.

<[1]Eve[1]> I almost forgot about it..

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ((Oh..Eve found the stage)) ::floats down next to her and unphases while she's about an inch of the ground and plops down:: Strange..isn't it? ::Looks at Eve::

<[1]Eve[1]> oh.. no, my name is Eve.. not Strange ::smiles::

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Flies around some more, but slowly, just looking around, mumbling some thins to herself::

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::laughs a bit and stops:: Sorry..I meant the situation..not your name ::smiles at her:: I know your name's Eve

<[1]Eve[1]> oh.. ::leans against the stage:: think Gage is going to yell at me again if I just rest for a little bit..?

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> CLICK SENSES A MIND SOMEWHERE IN THE PARK...IT SEEMS ODDLY FOCUSSED ON COMPLETING A TASK OF WHICH IT HAS BEEN ASSIGNED.

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> When did he yell at you? ::blinks and starts looking around the stage for anything suspicious::

<[1]Click[1]> hmmm ::tries to scan the mind ofr more information::

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> A BEAM OF LIGHT FROM A FLASHLIGHT BLINKS ONTO SC AND EVE.

<[1]Eve[1]> He yells at me all the time.. he never used to before.

[[1]Gage[1]] <Security Guard> Who is that? What are you doing on the stage?

<[1]Eve[1]> oh.. hello there! ::waves at wherever the beam is coming from::

<[1]Eve[1]> We were just talking..

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> CLICK CAN'T SCAN THE MIND VERY WELL, IT SEEMS TO HAVE SOME SORT OF "BLOCK" PREVENTING HIM FROM DIGGIN TOO DEEP.

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::looks up at the light and blinks:: Uhm..::covers her eyes from the light and looks towards Eve:: Yeah..my friend and I were just doing some..night walking and we got tired..stage looked like a good place to rest ::awkward smile::

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Stops and floats again, green hair flowing off to the side:: Nothing, should've known... ::Sighs and lets her arms fold over her stomach::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::smiles a bit:: ((friend..))

[[1]Gage[1]] <Security Guard> I'm going to have to ask you two to come with me.

<[1]Click[1]> Gage, theres something wierd, that way ::points towards where the mind is:: i cant read it

<[1]Eve[1]> I don't think we're supposed to go anywhere.. Gage told us to look for anything suspicious

[[1]Gage[1]] ::nods to Click then sees Polaris floating overhead and waves her down::

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::rubs her forehead slightly:: ((Would run..not sure if Gage would appreciate us being run down by the police and all))

[[1]Gage[1]] <Security Guard> I do not know who Gage is... ::voices seems to eerily shift to become more "electronic":: But I insist. ::eyes suddenly glow::

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Glances to Gage, and flies down, landing next to him:: Anything yet Gage?

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::blinks and gives a look towards the Security Guard:: ((Now that's just not right)) ::moves over towards Eve:: Could I see some identification first?

<[1]Eve[1]> Shadowcat.. look out! ::instantly uses her technopathic powers to configure a couple of plamsa shoulder cannons at blasts at the SG::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::to Polaris:: Click sensed... ::hears Eve's plasma cannons and their burst of light:: Oh crap. Come on! ::starts running toward the stage::

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::blinks and ducks at the noise:: ((Quick approach..))

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Levitates and flies after Gage, blinking:: Oh no...Eve... ::sighs::

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> EVE'S BLAST DO NO DAMGE TO THE SECURITY GUARD, WHO HAS GROWN IN HIEIGHT AND SOMEHOW SHIFTED INTOA NEW BEING...EASILY IDENTIFIED AS A PRIME SENTINEL.

<[1]Click[1]> ::runs as well::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::growls and leaps at the sentinel, commanding her suit to extend some steel claws along her fingers, before slashing downwards across it's head::

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> That's always something you want to see ::phases as she floats off the stage some::

[[1]Gage[1]] <PrimeSent> Identification? I am unit 12ax345. You are mutants. Counter-measures in place. ::gets clawed in the face and falls back as it reforms::

<[1]Eve[1]> I can handle this one, Kitty.. go find Gage and the others ::keeps slashing at the sentinel while blasting with both cannons::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::flies into the air, grabbing Eve and then punching her in the face back to the ground:: Desist.

<[1]Eve[1]> I'm not a weapon like you are.. I'm a person.. I have friends and feelings.. I won't allow you to hurt any of them!

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> GAGE AND THE OTHER COME UPON THE SCENE.

<[1]Eve[1]> ow.. ::stunned::

[[1]Gage[1]] Crap. ::powers up and blasts a ray of blue-ionic energy at the sentinel::

<[1]Click[1]> ::sends his arm, spiked to a point at the PrimeSentinal's head::

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> Well I think they'll be coming by now!...and I was right ..lets see what this does for ya! ::flies at the sentinel..closer to the head to phase through him:: ((Unless i'm completely wrong and then I will look like a big idiot))

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Glances seeing the Sentinel:: Great...I knew all was -too- quiet. ::Flies higher in the air, towards the Sentinel, launching several mag. force beams at it::

[[1]Gage[1]] <PrimeSent> ::gets phased by SC, and a barrage of other attacks:: This unit ZZZT! request assistance...! zzTTzz! ::falls to the ground, and retreats into the woods::

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::floats back down to the ground:: Think tha tmeans company..

<[1]Eve[1]> ::slowly gets back to her feet::

<[1]Click[1]> ::retracts his arm:: we need to catch it

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Blinks:: Uh oh... ::looks back to Gage:: Should we get out of here, or wait to be attacked?

[[1]Gage[1]] Okay, we're out of here. ::to Click:: No. We need to get out of here before more come.

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::nods and moves towards Eve:: YOu ok?

<[1]Eve[1]> ::touches her jaw and winces:: yes.. I think so..

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Lands and looks to between the group:: Ground travel or Air? I can carry someone

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::offers her a hand to get up:: Well we need to get moving pretty quickly..sorry about the rush

<[1]Eve[1]> ::nods:: it's alright.. I understand

[[1]Gage[1]] ::looks at Eve as SC asks her the question:: Looks like you're gonna have a shiner. ::small smile:: We'll get yu patched up in a jiffy, but first...lets go. ::starts running otu of the park::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::blinks:: o..k..

<[1]Click[1]> ::runs after gage:: any ideas how to stop them?

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::Nods to her and floats off the ground as she phases and moves after the others::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::smiles a bit::

<[1]Polaris[1]> Right...air for me. ::takes to the air, with a smirk, and flies out of the park, behind Click and Gage::

<[1]Eve[1]> hey.. wait.. ::flies upwards:: What's a shiner again?

<[1]Eve[1]> ((Why do I feel.. better?))

[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> AS THE GROUP NEARS THE EDGE OF THE PARK, SEVERAL PLASMA BLASTS HIT THE GROUND AND AIR NEAR THEM, THROWING THEM BACK. ABOVE THEM FLOAT SEVERAL PRIME SENTINELS AND THE MYSTERIOUS MAN KNOWN AS BASTION.

[[1]Gage[1]] <Bastion> Well, well. What have we here?

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