Gods Among Us [Superhero] (IC/Open)

[Talion Union]

For the first time in a long time, Ulrich took off his mask, letting the iron headgear clatter to the floor, revealing the face of the now 36 year old assassin. "Its both." A smile spread across his worn face. He sipped the wine.

"And that." Alice raised her glass in a toast, "Is the perfect answer to that question."

She stepped forward, rising up on her toes to kiss the assassin on the cheek, "You look tired." she said, "Sit."

There was a plush couch next to the chair Alice had been in before both of which were arranged around a polished wooden coffee table. She curled up at one end of the couch, setting her glass on the table, watching Ulrich curiously, "Has someone taken a hit out on me?" she asked, struggling to suppress a smile, "Because if they have, I hope you charged a lot. I'm more dangerous than I look."

"If there was a hit on you, I wouldn't take it. You're on my safe list." He smiled. "And I'm a lot stronger too." He shifted himself on the couch. "But, I have been......contracted to take out an old friend of ours. Atlas. G-Men came in and forced me to take it." He downed the rest of the wine. The memories he had of that place troubled him deeply. "They threatened me and my people. They would've killed men, women, fucking children if I hadn't complied. I came here to ask your help. I don't know what to do...I'd kill him and get it over with, but I'm afraid. I don't think they'll leave me alone that easily."

[Scotatrova]

Allies Headquarters

Guardian had just returned from his flight around the city and walked inside the mansion. He could see that the entire house was dark.
"What is up with the lights?"
Specter had just walked in from the training room along with Xcelerate.
"I don't know. Something's wrong."
"It's probably just a blown fuse."
Suddenly the alarm went off. A screen began to flash and the overspeaker blared.
"WARNING. IMMINENT THREAT. SIX ABNORMAL VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCY READINGS RAPIDLY APPROACHING!"
Starlight, Ember and Amara came rushing in.
"I don't think that is a blown fuse!"
A loud crash rocked the mansion and the Axis came crashing through their windows.
"The Axis are here baby, and we'll win this time!"

[Confederation of imperial states]

Allies Headquarters

Guardian had just returned from his flight around the city and walked inside the mansion. He could see that the entire house was dark.
"What is up with the lights?"
Specter had just walked in from the training room along with Xcelerate.
"I don't know. Something's wrong."
"It's probably just a blown fuse."
Suddenly the alarm went off. A screen began to flash and the overspeaker blared.
"WARNING. IMMINENT THREAT. SIX ABNORMAL VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCY READINGS RAPIDLY APPROACHING!"
Starlight, Ember and Amara came rushing in.
"I don't think that is a blown fuse!"
A loud crash rocked the mansion and the Axis came crashing through their windows.
"The Axis are here baby, and we'll win this time!"

Rooftop accross from the Allies Mansion

Red Hood watched as the Axis shot a rocket into the Mansion, they then burst into the door and yelled;
"The Axis are here baby, and we'll win this time!"
Red Hood chuckled, "No, but you will squirm like vermin when I slowly kill each and every one of you" Red Hood said very sinisterly.
Red Hood had been tracking the Axis for years now, not only surveying who they were, but what their powers and weaknesses were. Red Hood saw as they destroyed Vegas, Paradise, and many other parts of Nevada, killing thousands, maybe millions of people. Red Hood had prepared for this moment, the moment when he would track them down and kill them all. Red Hood quickly grabbed his Duffel Bag and ran over to the Fire Escape and Made his way down. Red Hood ran accross the street to the outer Fence and gate of the Mansion, he'd wait until they had worn themselves out, then He'd strike. Red Hood reached into his bag and grabbed his compact Rocket launcher, he loaded a High Explosive rocket into itm very dangerous in closed quarters. Red Hood loaded the Rocket and waited, "let's see how many of the Axis survive, before i strike"

[Ameriganastan]

2 miles from the coastline of Gaia.

"I really wish I could say no to these damn requests. But no, if some schmuck calls The Dealmaker and asks him to drive 20 miles in the middle of the cold fucking night, I have to do it..."

Driving a nondescript speedboat through the water, he continued to bemoan his situation.

"I should be at home, rolling in the sheets with Janet and Carl. But no, I'm going to a damn island to blow some dickheads brains out. I should have just said no and died. Would have been so much simpler..."

He stopped about a mile off the coast.

"Okay, let's see if my range is that good..."

Focusing on the shore, he jumped into the water. And popped out of a glowing portal a few feet short of his destination, landing facefirst in the shallow water.

"Fuck! Whatever. Now I have to find this asshole..."

[Anowa]

2 miles from the coastline of Gaia.

"I really wish I could say no to these damn requests. But no, if some schmuck calls The Dealmaker and asks him to drive 20 miles in the middle of the cold fucking night, I have to do it..."

Driving a nondescript speedboat through the water, he continued to bemoan his situation.

"I should be at home, rolling in the sheets with Janet and Carl. But no, I'm going to a damn island to blow some dickheads brains out. I should have just said no and died. Would have been so much simpler..."

He stopped about a mile off the coast.

"Okay, let's see if my range is that good..."

Focusing on the shore, he jumped into the water. And popped out of a glowing portal a few feet short of his destination, landing facefirst in the shallow water.

"Fuck! Whatever. Now I have to find this asshole..."

Captain Dima Alkroski
I was sitting at my desk filing more paperwork, I paused, something didn't feel right... there was a knock on the door, "Come in." A generic Militiaman came in and saluted, "At ease, what is it," I glanced at the chevrons on his shoulder, "Corporal."
"Sir, radar's detected an abandoned boat about a mile off the coast."
"A mile? why be concerned now and not when it was at 15 miles?"
"Sir, we thought nothing of it, but a few CCTVs down by Horizon beach went on the fritz, IT thinks it was an EMP, or some other interferance."
My gut went tingly again, I was going to err on the side of caution, "Have a Hind or two begin patrolling the area, and have the area's security ramped up, send in Empire squads if need be, just make sure it was nothing." I stood, "Get moving I have an errand to run." the boy saluted and left, I walked over to my arms locker and geared up, wearing similar armor to the Empire squads, armed with an M4 and walked down to Mr. Guttierez' room.

Coming upon the door I spotted Julius coming from the opposite end of the hallway, I knocked as Julius came up beside me, "Mr. and Mrs. Guttierez there's a situation, we need to get you and your children to the saferoom, the door opened and Mr. Guttierez stood along with his wife, both clad in pajamas, and with my employer armed.
My boss spoke, "let's get to the children."
Julius replied, "Let's."

The Tv in the CEO's Office started abruptly, showing the declaration of War by Russia and the start of the Third World War

Black hand Watched, stunned but not showing it on the Surface. Anna was shocked, unable to move as she watched the report on the TV. "This is not good...." Black Hand said watching the News Report, ["And the Kremlin recently delivered a Declaration of War to the Polish Republic, Poland has responded along with NATO support against the Russian offensive, More News at 5"]. Black hand looked at Atlas, "As much as I'd love to get wrapped up in the Third World War, that business at the UN left a bad taste in my mouth" Anna put her forehead on the table. "God Dammit i need some rest, all of this crap in the span of 30 minutes".

Atlas
I sneezed, "Someone's talking about me, I don't like it." I turned to Black, "There are a few more places and people I have to check up on, probably won't be back until late tomorrow, try not to bang the Virgin Mary over here." I jutted my thumb in Anna's direction "Robot babies tend to be unstable, fucking Binary Domain. Any way see y'all later."

[Ameriganastan]

2 miles from the coastline of Gaia.

"I really wish I could say no to these damn requests. But no, if some schmuck calls The Dealmaker and asks him to drive 20 miles in the middle of the cold fucking night, I have to do it..."

Driving a nondescript speedboat through the water, he continued to bemoan his situation.

"I should be at home, rolling in the sheets with Janet and Carl. But no, I'm going to a damn island to blow some dickheads brains out. I should have just said no and died. Would have been so much simpler..."

He stopped about a mile off the coast.

"Okay, let's see if my range is that good..."

Focusing on the shore, he jumped into the water. And popped out of a glowing portal a few feet short of his destination, landing facefirst in the shallow water.

"Fuck! Whatever. Now I have to find this asshole..."

Captain Dima Alkroski
I was sitting at my desk filing more paperwork, I paused, something didn't feel right... there was a knock on the door, "Come in." A generic Militiaman came in and saluted, "At ease, what is it," I glanced at the chevrons on his shoulder, "Corporal."
"Sir, radar's detected an abandoned boat about a mile off the coast."
"A mile? why be concerned now and not when it was at 15 miles?"
"Sir, we thought nothing of it, but a few CCTVs down by Horizon beach went on the fritz, IT thinks it was an EMP, or some other interferance."
My gut went tingly again, I was going to err on the side of caution, "Have a Hind or two begin patrolling the area, and have the area's security ramped up, send in Empire squads if need be, just make sure it was nothing." I stood, "Get moving I have an errand to run." the boy saluted and left, I walked over to my arms locker and geared up, wearing similar armor to the Empire squads, armed with an M4 and walked down to Mr. Guttierez' room.

Coming upon the door I spotted Julius coming from the opposite end of the hallway, I knocked as Julius came up beside me, "Mr. and Mrs. Guttierez there's a situation, we need to get you and your children to the saferoom, the door opened and Mr. Gutierrez stood along with his wife, both clad in pajamas, and with my employer armed.
My boss spoke, "let's get to the children."
Julius replied, "Let's."

"A map. A hint. A frigging arrow pointing in his direction. Like that's too much to ask for!"

The Dealmaker warped from rooftop to rooftop, scratching his head in confusion.

"If I was a high-ranking dickhead with a lot of people pissed at him, where would I be hiding..."

Scanning the streets below him, he got a good idea.

"Looks like security. And if I was to follow their car...bingo. Found you, Mr. Gutierrez. Get ready to meet The Dealmaker. And his gun...God, I suck at this banter thing."

Jumping off the roof, he intended to land on the roof of the car. Instead, he landed on the hood.

"Uh...whoops. Don't suppose you drive me to find a guy named Gutierrez? No? Alright then."

He jumped off the hood, warping between alleyways as they fired shots in his direction.

"Stealthy, Percy. Real stealthy..."

[Anowa]

Captain Dima Alkroski
I was sitting at my desk filing more paperwork, I paused, something didn't feel right... there was a knock on the door, "Come in." A generic Militiaman came in and saluted, "At ease, what is it," I glanced at the chevrons on his shoulder, "Corporal."
"Sir, radar's detected an abandoned boat about a mile off the coast."
"A mile? why be concerned now and not when it was at 15 miles?"
"Sir, we thought nothing of it, but a few CCTVs down by Horizon beach went on the fritz, IT thinks it was an EMP, or some other interferance."
My gut went tingly again, I was going to err on the side of caution, "Have a Hind or two begin patrolling the area, and have the area's security ramped up, send in Empire squads if need be, just make sure it was nothing." I stood, "Get moving I have an errand to run." the boy saluted and left, I walked over to my arms locker and geared up, wearing similar armor to the Empire squads, armed with an M4 and walked down to Mr. Guttierez' room.

Coming upon the door I spotted Julius coming from the opposite end of the hallway, I knocked as Julius came up beside me, "Mr. and Mrs. Guttierez there's a situation, we need to get you and your children to the saferoom, the door opened and Mr. Gutierrez stood along with his wife, both clad in pajamas, and with my employer armed.
My boss spoke, "let's get to the children."
Julius replied, "Let's."

"A map. A hint. A frigging arrow pointing in his direction. Like that's too much to ask for!"

The Dealmaker warped from rooftop to rooftop, scratching his head in confusion.

"If I was a high-ranking dickhead with a lot of people pissed at him, where would I be hiding..."

Scanning the streets below him, he got a good idea.

"Looks like security. And if I was to follow their car...bingo. Found you, Mr. Gutierrez. Get ready to meet The Dealmaker. And his gun...God, I suck at this banter thing."

Jumping off the roof, he intended to land on the roof of the car. Instead, he landed on the hood.

"Uh...whoops. Don't suppose you drive me to find a guy named Gutierrez? No? Alright then."

He jumped off the hood, warping between alleyways as they fired shots in his direction.

"Stealthy, Percy. Real stealthy..."

The 2 Hinds dispatched to the area to scan for illegal immigrants received radio traffic of gun fire in east Horizon, they hovered over the area the man was last spotted, searchlights scanning and nose gunners ready to fire in case the immigrant was... less than cooperative.

Meanwhile in The Villa 16 miles from the smaller town of Horizon (OOC: The Island is roughly 526 km²)
Dima
Me, Julius, Mr. and Mrs. Gutierrez and their children all sat in the safe room within the villa, it was hidden behind a false wall and reinforce with steel walls, there was a ham radio, a TV, a few beds, and stock of food and water. Julius was monitoring the Ham for any updates and so far there we-
"There are reports of gunfire in Horizon, one suspect, unknown if armed, Hinds are searching for him." well there were no updates til then, I still sat staring at the doorway, gun pointed and ready to fire. it was possible we'd be here all night, at least it wasn't as bad as when LS was nuked.

[Confederation of imperial states]

The Tv in the CEO's Office started abruptly, showing the declaration of War by Russia and the start of the Third World War

Black hand Watched, stunned but not showing it on the Surface. Anna was shocked, unable to move as she watched the report on the TV. "This is not good...." Black Hand said watching the News Report, ["And the Kremlin recently delivered a Declaration of War to the Polish Republic, Poland has responded along with NATO support against the Russian offensive, More News at 5"]. Black hand looked at Atlas, "As much as I'd love to get wrapped up in the Third World War, that business at the UN left a bad taste in my mouth" Anna put her forehead on the table. "God Dammit i need some rest, all of this crap in the span of 30 minutes".

Atlas
I sneezed, "Someone's talking about me, I don't like it." I turned to Black, "There are a few more places and people I have to check up on, probably won't be back until late tomorrow, try not to bang the Virgin Mary over here." I jutted my thumb in Anna's direction "Robot babies tend to be unstable, fucking Binary Domain. Any way see y'all later."

"Someone's talking about me, I don't like it."
"If it was Behind your back kind of Talk, I'd have to agree", Atlas Turned to Black Hand.
"There are a few more places and people I have to check up on, probably won't be back until late tomorrow," "I have to reconnect with Tyrannt aswell so-" " try not to bang the Virgin Mary over here."
Black HAnd's folded arms dropped to his sides, "Dude okay what the actual fuck", Atlas judded his Thumb at Anna, "Robot babies tend to be unstable, fucking Binary Domain. Any way see y'all later.". Atlas Left, or well, flew to the Express elevator and was off. Anna was in a sort of disbelief and Black Hand just shook his head, "I.....did, were you?" "Atlas has been through some shit, he gets a sort of Hall Pass to say crap like that. sort of like Old Men Doesn't mean what he just said doesn't weird me the fuck out". Anna shook her head, "I need to get some sleep, Can you Drive me to my home i don't think I'll be safe with the, well, loss of energy" Sure thing. Black Hand and Anna walked down to the Destroyer and hopped in. Black hand flipped a switch and adjusted the Destroyer's seating. flipping 2 of the back seats downa nd having the pasenger and driver seat side by side. "Why are there so many feathers?" "Atlas couldn't get out correctly, fell on his arse once he got out. where's your home". Anna thought back, "591 Guardian Road" "They Named a main road after him?" "yeah, you have your own aswell" "well that's eventful, buckle up".

the Garage Doors opened and Black Hand reversed the Destroyer at a high speed, he flipped the wheels into 180 Degrees and the Car strafed sideways from the door.. Black Hand flipped the wheels forward and drove from the alley onto the main road. "you said you didn't have a house?" "Yeah....mine's kinda under Walmart now" "you can always stay by my place if you like" "thanks but....Atlas kind aweirded me out with that whole....you know what you heard it aswell, i don't want nor need to repeat it" "well you have a place to stay.....unless you want to go back to your coffin" "...checkmate". Black Hand stopped infront of a large skyscraper and turned off the car, "Can you walk princess or do i need to carry you?" "would you like to be slapped again?" "I'll cut the sarcasm" "smart of you". Black Hand exited the car and Anna got out aswell. they walked into the Apsrtment, they roade the elevator to the top floor and entered the large Penthouse Anna lived in. "Well now, high life much?" "I'd prefer an apartment but it came complementary since they own this building". Black Hand looked around, "No pine anything, Atlas would like this place". Anna yawned as she walked up a staircase to her room, "shut up, I'm gonna get soem sleep, make yourself at Home". as soon as Anna entered her room, Black Hand took of his helmet. "Alrigh, Agon we have some tracking down to do". on the side of one of the clear walls, a large terminal popped out, [Who are we tracking sir?] "Deadeye..".

(OOC: Anna's house: http://blogs-images.forbes.com/morganbr ... 1.jpg)

[Ameriganastan]

"A map. A hint. A frigging arrow pointing in his direction. Like that's too much to ask for!"

The Dealmaker warped from rooftop to rooftop, scratching his head in confusion.

"If I was a high-ranking dickhead with a lot of people pissed at him, where would I be hiding..."

Scanning the streets below him, he got a good idea.

"Looks like security. And if I was to follow their car...bingo. Found you, Mr. Gutierrez. Get ready to meet The Dealmaker. And his gun...God, I suck at this banter thing."

Jumping off the roof, he intended to land on the roof of the car. Instead, he landed on the hood.

"Uh...whoops. Don't suppose you drive me to find a guy named Gutierrez? No? Alright then."

He jumped off the hood, warping between alleyways as they fired shots in his direction.

"Stealthy, Percy. Real stealthy..."

The 2 Hinds dispatched to the area to scan for illegal immigrants received radio traffic of gun fire in east Horizon, they hovered over the area the man was last spotted, searchlights scanning and nose gunners ready to fire in case the immigrant was... less than cooperative.

Meanwhile in The Villa 16 miles from the smaller town of Horizon (OOC: The Island is roughly 526 km²)
Dima
Me, Julius, Mr. and Mrs. Gutierrez and their children all sat in the safe room within the villa, it was hidden behind a false wall and reinforce with steel walls, there was a ham radio, a TV, a few beds, and stock of food and water. Julius was monitoring the Ham for any updates and so far there we-
"There are reports of gunfire in Horizon, one suspect, unknown if armed, Hinds are searching for him." well there were no updates til then, I still sat staring at the doorway, gun pointed and ready to fire. it was possible we'd be here all night, at least it wasn't as bad as when LS was nuked.

"Well, this is a pickle. Barely 4 months into this gig, and I may have screwed myself. What to do, what to do..."

He glanced around the corner, noticing the gunners looking to pop several holes in his torso.

"No way I'm...getting...oh, Percy. You handsome, genius rouge you. Why fight them? When you can get them to take you right to the source?"

He marched out of hiding, whistling to get their attention.

"YO! It seems you fellas are looking for me! Well, I'll surrender if you take me to whoever is in charge of you asshole! And don't touch the mask!"

[Dyelli Beybi]

"If there was a hit on you, I wouldn't take it. You're on my safe list." He smiled. "And I'm a lot stronger too." He shifted himself on the couch. "But, I have been......contracted to take out an old friend of ours. Atlas. G-Men came in and forced me to take it." He downed the rest of the wine. The memories he had of that place troubled him deeply. "They threatened me and my people. They would've killed men, women, fucking children if I hadn't complied. I came here to ask your help. I don't know what to do...I'd kill him and get it over with, but I'm afraid. I don't think they'll leave me alone that easily."

"Well I wouldn't say I'd shed many tears for Atlas. Last I saw of him he was completely out of control. He was a Meta-human gone rabid. When a dog has rabies you put it down, and the more powerful Meta-humans, myself included, would be next to impossible to keep in a prison cell." there wasn't much that Alice couldn't tear through with one of her telekinetic bursts.

She paused, before adding frankly, "But I don't want you to do it. If I were in your shoes it would be personal, revenge as well as work, on top of which once you've done one contract of that magnitude, they are never going to let you go... I'd say we need to take a different approach - find out who your G-men are and hit them hard and fast. Show them that you are every bit as dangerous to them as they are to you."

"So 'your people' huh?" she changed topics, her tone gently teasing, "Women and children? I didn't pick you for the family man Ulysses."

[Talion Union]

"If there was a hit on you, I wouldn't take it. You're on my safe list." He smiled. "And I'm a lot stronger too." He shifted himself on the couch. "But, I have been......contracted to take out an old friend of ours. Atlas. G-Men came in and forced me to take it." He downed the rest of the wine. The memories he had of that place troubled him deeply. "They threatened me and my people. They would've killed men, women, fucking children if I hadn't complied. I came here to ask your help. I don't know what to do...I'd kill him and get it over with, but I'm afraid. I don't think they'll leave me alone that easily."

"Well I wouldn't say I'd shed many tears for Atlas. Last I saw of him he was completely out of control. He was a Meta-human gone rabid. When a dog has rabies you put it down, and the more powerful Meta-humans, myself included, would be next to impossible to keep in a prison cell." there wasn't much that Alice couldn't tear through with one of her telekinetic bursts.

She paused, before adding frankly, "But I don't want you to do it. If I were in your shoes it would be personal, revenge as well as work, on top of which once you've done one contract of that magnitude, they are never going to let you go... I'd say we need to take a different approach - find out who your G-men are and hit them hard and fast. Show them that you are every bit as dangerous to them as they are to you."

"So 'your people' huh?" she changed topics, her tone gently teasing, "Women and children? I didn't pick you for the family man Ulysses."

Ulrich recoiled slightly. It had been years since he had gone by that name. "These people are my family. Homeless, strays. I take them in, show them what they can be, give them a new home." .

He leaned in. "I agree. But they know where my home is. We need to get everyone out of Chicago first, then we strike. I refuse to let any of them get hurt. This isn't their fight. But, the only question is, how do find them? Or do they come to us?"

[Dyelli Beybi]

Ulrich recoiled slightly. It had been years since he had gone by that name. "These people are my family. Homeless, strays. I take them in, show them what they can be, give them a new home." .

He leaned in. "I agree. But they know where my home is. We need to get everyone out of Chicago first, then we strike. I refuse to let any of them get hurt. This isn't their fight. But, the only question is, how do find them? Or do they come to us?"

"I would imagine the best course of action would be to move the people to a safe-house. Do you have one, because if not, I might have one we can use." Alice pursed her lips in thought for a moment, "Then I guess we sit on our hands at your headquarters until the G-men show up to figure out what's going on. We take prisoners, figure out who they are working for and proceed from there. Who do you have in your team who you say was capable of holding their own in a fight? I would prefer to have some backup."

[Talion Union]

Ulrich recoiled slightly. It had been years since he had gone by that name. "These people are my family. Homeless, strays. I take them in, show them what they can be, give them a new home." .

He leaned in. "I agree. But they know where my home is. We need to get everyone out of Chicago first, then we strike. I refuse to let any of them get hurt. This isn't their fight. But, the only question is, how do find them? Or do they come to us?"

"I would imagine the best course of action would be to move the people to a safe-house. Do you have one, because if not, I might have one we can use." Alice pursed her lips in thought for a moment, "Then I guess we sit on our hands at your headquarters until the G-men show up to figure out what's going on. We take prisoners, figure out who they are working for and proceed from there. Who do you have in your team who you say was capable of holding their own in a fight? I would prefer to have some backup."

"My lieutenants. Hand picked by me. They're the best I have. And I do have a back up Sanctuary, here in New York. I give the word and the Chicago Sanctuary is empty in less then an hour, and the Crimson Serpent guild is here in New York within the week."

[Dilange]

It was a dire situation at the United Nations Headquarters; with Russia declaring war on Poland for an attack in Northern Russia, the tension among Security Council delegates were rough. The Russian delegate screamed at the Americans and the British for getting NATO involved on Poland's part, the American delegate firing back after Russians previous transgressions, and other delegates trying to resolutions signed. Among this hell sat Oliver Somper, the special Security council delegate from SmokeTrail and the spokeperson/COO of SmokeTrail, cool as an ice cube as the world's delegates fell apart. No one suspected it to be a third-party, hell they were too busy trying to form alliances than to solve the issue at hand. The meeting was soon adjourned for the day after the talks grew sour and unorderly.

Outside of the compound was a few journalists, they all approached Oliver as if he was a rockstar. He was the only one coming out of the meeting not steaming or depressed about the situation. News outlets from all over the world surrounded him, with all forms of questions being asked.

"Judging by the delegates inside, a war is going to happen. Lines are being drawn and I doubt no one is going to come away from this conflict unharmed." Oliver answered.

A reporter asked about the role of a "meta-human" in the attack on the Russian compound. Oliver drew a smile on his face.

"The role that a meta-human plays in our modern age of politics has changed dramatically since 5 years ago. Politicians, governments, terrorist groups, and even SmokeTrail has seen the power of meta-humans in our military-strategic complex. We see the value they have in an armed forces, but at SmokeTrail, we only the willing veterans or meta-humans willing to join our cause: making the world a better place. In the past year, I have made numerous attempts through sponsored bills in the General Assembly about how the UN should define the role of a meta-human in military usage and warfare; none of them ever passed. Fast forward to today, a war started in the shadiest of attacks of meta-human involvement....our course of development has changed. If you want to blame someone for changing that course, blame that dark monstrosity that destroyed Los Santana five years ago. Or if you want to blame someone alive, blame the Iron Mountain for showing the world that in catastrophic events, our modern technology failed to be compared to the powers of meta-humans."

Suddenly, breaking news hit as the reporters scattered to get the report in; a persumed Russian drone squad had taken out a Polish military airway on the border of Poland and Ukraine. In the disruption, Oliver made it to his limousine and jumped into the back of it. He got onto his cell phone and called a "friend".

"The drone strike was a success, those geese are calling it a Russian attack. No need to thank me for the help, old man." said Oliver privately to into his cell phone.

[Confederation of imperial states]

Sony

Sony sat outside on the large Monastery balconey hanging over a cliff edge. Sony sat meditating with one of the Monks, of whom he'd come to be friends with. Sony breathed in, and out, Over the course of his stay SOny had developed much more than he did since his last test of strength with iriqouis. Sony had tested and harnessed the strength he recieved from the Nuclear and Gamma research that created him, and he'd become 8x stronger than he'd be previously. Sony also tempered his physical and mental endurance to become much more durable, though SOny never needed it at the Monastery. the monk meditating next to Sony asked, "How goes your daily meditation Sony?" Sony breathed in and out,

"Marvelous"

[Dyelli Beybi]

"I would imagine the best course of action would be to move the people to a safe-house. Do you have one, because if not, I might have one we can use." Alice pursed her lips in thought for a moment, "Then I guess we sit on our hands at your headquarters until the G-men show up to figure out what's going on. We take prisoners, figure out who they are working for and proceed from there. Who do you have in your team who you say was capable of holding their own in a fight? I would prefer to have some backup."

"My lieutenants. Hand picked by me. They're the best I have. And I do have a back up Sanctuary, here in New York. I give the word and the Chicago Sanctuary is empty in less then an hour, and the Crimson Serpent guild is here in New York within the week."

"Then give the word." Alice said, "I will come back with you to Chicago... now, how will we be travelling, plane?"

She whipped out a smart phone and began looking at maps, "Okay... yes, this place will do. Busse Forest, are you familiar with it? Close to the airport. We should head out there when we arrive, if we are travelling by plane that is. Also, I should probably get changed."

[Talion Union]

"My lieutenants. Hand picked by me. They're the best I have. And I do have a back up Sanctuary, here in New York. I give the word and the Chicago Sanctuary is empty in less then an hour, and the Crimson Serpent guild is here in New York within the week."

"Then give the word." Alice said, "I will come back with you to Chicago... now, how will we be travelling, plane?"

She whipped out a smart phone and began looking at maps, "Okay... yes, this place will do. Busse Forest, are you familiar with it? Close to the airport. We should head out there when we arrive, if we are travelling by plane that is. Also, I should probably get changed."

Ulrich smiled. "You look good like that, but if you insist." He stood up. "I have a plane waiting for us at a private airstrip. We can move out when you're ready." He picked his mask up from the floor. "I didn't bring a car, so you'll have to drive us." He started replacing the mask back into his face.

[Dyelli Beybi]

"Then give the word." Alice said, "I will come back with you to Chicago... now, how will we be travelling, plane?"

She whipped out a smart phone and began looking at maps, "Okay... yes, this place will do. Busse Forest, are you familiar with it? Close to the airport. We should head out there when we arrive, if we are travelling by plane that is. Also, I should probably get changed."

Ulrich smiled. "You look good like that, but if you insist." He stood up. "I have a plane waiting for us at a private airstrip. We can move out when you're ready." He picked his mask up from the floor. "I didn't bring a car, so you'll have to drive us." He started replacing the mask back into his face.

"You think?" Alice gave Ulrich a coy smile, "Well as comfortable as it would be to go travelling in pajamas, I think people might think I'm insane. I'll be right back."

She went into her bedroom and shut the door, emerging fifteen minutes later wearing a grey business suit with a pencil skirt and a white blouse. She had also put on heels which added a good four inches to her height, while she was also towing a small suitcase. "I have my combat gear in the case, lets go."

She led them out the front door, switching off the lights as they went, "See, this is the front door." she pointed out with a slight smile when they got there, "This is how people who aren't planning to murder someone come in."

There was a garage in the basement space beneath the building. Alice took the lift down, leading the way to... an Aston Martin Rapide S in British Racing Green. Being a celebrity Meta-human seemed to have paid off for her, "I'm assuming there's somewhere for me to park this at the far end?" she asked, opening the back door to toss her suitcase in, then motioning for Ulrich to get in.

Alice did not to speed on the way out to the airport - they didn't need police interest at the moment, though something about being able to fly as fast as most aircraft made the speed limit seem very slow indeed...

[Confederation of imperial states]

Anna's House

Black Hand continues searchign and trying to trakc down Deadeye late into the night, when Tyrannt lands on the helipad to meet Black Hand. Tyrannt walks down from the helipad and into the house, he finds Black Hand currently distracted with Agon. "All I'm saying is if we put a tracker on Deadeye we won't need to go searching through the marionas web" [Sir that is an invasion of privacy] "It's called making sure a psyco Mercenary doesn't run amuck" [Still sir he's earned some trust] "Yes and he took that trust and killed every rebel group in the DR Congo, that is 7,000+ Rebel soldiers dead" [Sir I'm ismply....Processing, Tyrannt is here sir]. Black Hand turns to face Tyrannt, "How did you get in here?" "Helipad, VTOl, Land, Anna left the doors to the outside open" "next time, call before you show up to my significant other's house" "or?" "Or I'll personally beat you up while robotic guard dogs hold you down" "................Point Taken Batman". Black Hand turned back to the terminal, "So who are you trying to track down?" "Deadeye, last he was seen was in smalia after he killed off every rebel group in the DR Congo" Tyrannt looked at the Map, "trying to trakc down him, it's like trying to trakc down Waldo in a candy cane factory".

Black hand rubbd his forheard and sat down on the nearby couch, "Whats up Black" "I'm tired.....the last tiem i had a break was after we beat Brandon Titan, 5 1/2 years ago". Black Hand sat back, "well i also stopped by to giev the report to Anna that the new line of nanotech is in.....where is Anna?" "sleeping in her room, trying to recooperate from extreme sleep loss" "Well just pass on the info to her, alright?" "sure sure, see yah Tyrannt". Tyrannt returned to his VTOl and took off. "Agon, have you finished trackign down Sony?" [No, there are too many Monasteries to survey] "Just keep looking" [also sir, you are currently being repremanded by the IRS for evasion of taxes]. ".......Agon, I was Dead" [sorry sir but, the IRS doesn't really seem to care] "This is why i hate politics Agon..."

[Talion Union]

Ulrich smiled. "You look good like that, but if you insist." He stood up. "I have a plane waiting for us at a private airstrip. We can move out when you're ready." He picked his mask up from the floor. "I didn't bring a car, so you'll have to drive us." He started replacing the mask back into his face.

"You think?" Alice gave Ulrich a coy smile, "Well as comfortable as it would be to go travelling in pajamas, I think people might think I'm insane. I'll be right back."

She went into her bedroom and shut the door, emerging fifteen minutes later wearing a grey business suit with a pencil skirt and a white blouse. She had also put on heels which added a good four inches to her height, while she was also towing a small suitcase. "I have my combat gear in the case, lets go."

She led them out the front door, switching off the lights as they went, "See, this is the front door." she pointed out with a slight smile when they got there, "This is how people who aren't planning to murder someone come in."

There was a garage in the basement space beneath the building. Alice took the lift down, leading the way to... an Aston Martin Rapide S in British Racing Green. Being a celebrity Meta-human seemed to have paid off for her, "I'm assuming there's somewhere for me to park this at the far end?" she asked, opening the back door to toss her suitcase in, then motioning for Ulrich to get in.

Alice did not to speed on the way out to the airport - they didn't need police interest at the moment, though something about being able to fly as fast as most aircraft made the speed limit seem very slow indeed...

Ulrich smiled as he left. "Old habits." He followed her to her car.


He took out a cigarette. "Mind if I smoke?"

[Scotatrova]

Allies Headquarters

The mansion rocked from the confrontation between the Axis and Allies. Apex had parried a majority of Specters attacks while Specter dodged many of his.
"I never liked you and I knew I never would."
"I'm not trying to make you like me."
Apex then hit a column that crashed down on top of Specter who crawled out of the rubble later.
"Whatever will I do with do?"
Just as Apex kneeled down next to Specter, he threw a punch at him but Apex caught his fist.
"I don't think so. That's gonna cost ya."
Apex that hit Specter in his rib cage and there was a loud crack. He fractured a rib.
"I like that sound. What else can I break?"
"Hey! Buddy!"
Apex turned and jumped out of the way as a ball of fire came at him, from Ember. By the time he looked back at Specter, he was gone. He looked up and Specter had brought him down by a kick to the face.
"You don't impress me for a minute."

Thunder and Guardian were doing the most amount of damage. To each other and the structure of the mansion.
"You're supposed to be my equal?! You don't match up to me!"
He threw a punch. Guardian grabbed his arm and threw him into a wall.
"No. But I sure as hell act as a good counter."
Guardian walked up to Thunder, picked him up by his throat and punched him through the wall. He stood over him just as Thunder used his leg to trip Guardian over. Both men got up and stared at each other.
"You come seeking a challenge Thunder!?"
"Yes, but you will have to do."

[Confederation of imperial states]

Allies Headquarters

The mansion rocked from the confrontation between the Axis and Allies. Apex had parried a majority of Specters attacks while Specter dodged many of his.
"I never liked you and I knew I never would."
"I'm not trying to make you like me."
Apex then hit a column that crashed down on top of Specter who crawled out of the rubble later.
"Whatever will I do with do?"
Just as Apex kneeled down next to Specter, he threw a punch at him but Apex caught his fist.
"I don't think so. That's gonna cost ya."
Apex that hit Specter in his rib cage and there was a loud crack. He fractured a rib.
"I like that sound. What else can I break?"
"Hey! Buddy!"
Apex turned and jumped out of the way as a ball of fire came at him, from Ember. By the time he looked back at Specter, he was gone. He looked up and Specter had brought him down by a kick to the face.
"You don't impress me for a minute."

Thunder and Guardian were doing the most amount of damage. To each other and the structure of the mansion.
"You're supposed to be my equal?! You don't match up to me!"
He threw a punch. Guardian grabbed his arm and threw him into a wall.
"No. But I sure as hell act as a good counter."
Guardian walked up to Thunder, picked him up by his throat and punched him through the wall. He stood over him just as Thunder used his leg to trip Guardian over. Both men got up and stared at each other.
"You come seeking a challenge Thunder!?"
"Yes, but you will have to do."

the Group of Axis Members were beating ethe Allies down in the living room, Red Hood took this distraction to enter.
"I've been watchign you scum for years...." the Axis members turned at the more or less out of nowhere voice where they saw Red Hood.
Red Hood stoof at the doroway to the livingroom Holding his rocket Launcher, pointed at Only the Axis "and Now that I've got you Bastards, in the words of a famous man.."
"Suprise Motha Fuckas..." Red Hood fired a High Explosive Round at the Axis, catching them offguard and injuring/incapacitating the group.
Red Hood noticed he'd gotten Thunder's attention, as he Saw THunder looking at him with his usual angry look. Red Hood dropped his rocket launcher and took out his two 50. Pistols.
"Come get me big boy, Bring your so called thunder.."

(OOC: this post has been approved by scot)

[Scotatrova]

the Group of Axis Members were beating ethe Allies down in the living room, Red Hood took this distraction to enter.
"I've been watchign you scum for years...." the Axis members turned at the more or less out of nowhere voice where they saw Red Hood.
Red Hood stoof at the doroway to the livingroom Holding his rocket Launcher, pointed at Only the Axis "and Now that I've got you Bastards, in the words of a famous man.."
"Suprise Motha Fuckas..." Red Hood fired a High Explosive Round at the Axis, catching them offguard and injuring/incapacitating the group.
Red Hood noticed he'd gotten Thunder's attention, as he Saw THunder looking at him with his usual angry look. Red Hood dropped his rocket launcher and took out his two 50. Pistols.
"Come get me big boy, Bring your so called thunder.."

(OOC: this post has been approved by scot)

Thunder didn't even say anything before he threw Guardian out of the way and made his way towards the man.
"Who the hell do you think you are speck?"

[Confederation of imperial states]

the Group of Axis Members were beating ethe Allies down in the living room, Red Hood took this distraction to enter.
"I've been watchign you scum for years...." the Axis members turned at the more or less out of nowhere voice where they saw Red Hood.
Red Hood stoof at the doroway to the livingroom Holding his rocket Launcher, pointed at Only the Axis "and Now that I've got you Bastards, in the words of a famous man.."
"Suprise Motha Fuckas..." Red Hood fired a High Explosive Round at the Axis, catching them offguard and injuring/incapacitating the group.
Red Hood noticed he'd gotten Thunder's attention, as he Saw THunder looking at him with his usual angry look. Red Hood dropped his rocket launcher and took out his two 50. Pistols.
"Come get me big boy, Bring your so called thunder.."

(OOC: this post has been approved by scot)

Thunder didn't even say anything before he threw Guardian out of the way and made his way towards the man.
"Who the hell do you think you are speck?"

Red Hood chuckled, "seems you and your band of nancies are the specks here Buddy". Thunder then charged at Red Hood.
Red Hood dropped down, and sent a punch straight into Thunder's "Baby Maker". THunder recoiled in pain.
Red Hood grabbed his 50. Pistols by the barrels and smashed both of them into the sides of thunder's Head, catchign Thunder off guard.
Red Hood then slid his hands down and caught his pistols by their Grips and aimed them at Thunder, then shot him straight in his head, sending him Falling back, though not Dead.
Red Hood rose up to his feet and holstered one of his pistols, "Seems this speck just kicked your ass, Thunder". Red Hood noticed the girl on the Axis team, Stealth was not knocked unconcious.
Red Hood Aimed his pistol at her, "Nighty Night, murderous Bitch"

[Scotatrova]

Red Hood chuckled, "seems you and your band of nancies are the specks here Buddy". Thunder then charged at Red Hood.
Red Hood dropped down, and sent a punch straight into Thunder's "Baby Maker". THunder recoiled in pain.
Red Hood grabbed his 50. Pistols by the barrels and smashed both of them into the sides of thunder's Head, catchign Thunder off guard.
Red Hood then slid his hands down and caught his pistols by their Grips and aimed them at Thunder, then shot him straight in his head, sending him Falling back, though not Dead.
Red Hood rose up to his feet and holstered one of his pistols, "Seems this speck just kicked your ass, Thunder". Red Hood noticed the girl on the Axis team, Stealth was not knocked unconcious.
Red Hood Aimed his pistol at her, "Nighty Night, murderous Bitch"

Guardian stepped directly in front of Red Hood and smashed the gun in his hand and tossed it.
"You're in my house. I'd rather keep it clean. Plus, we don't kill."