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Post by Zoomer on Aug 27, 2009 23:10:04 GMT -4
"Except me." Alex said from near behind the group, walking into the room, raising one hand up a gesture of greeting.
"Champ and Jakob should get here soon though. Also, were you serious about having kids? 'Cause....um........nevermind." He muttered, looking down slightly and putting a hand behind his head, doing something that resembled scratching, though being a machine it would never have been necessary.
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Post by Champ on Aug 27, 2009 23:39:23 GMT -4
((OOC:Jakob, you seem to have missed part of the previous scene, but I can roll with it)) "Thanks," Champ said, turning his attention back to the Jenny-like robot. He tensed, taking a defensive stance. "Care to help?" He asked Jakob. *** "Wow, I feel left out," Azure said, feigning annoyance, "What, no introduction for me?" In reality, she was just happy to be here. She didn't have much adventure in her life, and just being part of the action was exciting.
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Post by Zoomer on Aug 28, 2009 1:02:55 GMT -4
"We'll see how well you fight first." Alex joked.
"But seriously, what are we up against exactly, besides a Smytus-run Militia and Smytus himself? Do we know where he is, anyway? That's the important stuff. We can all exchange pleasantries once we take care of the problem." He said, still smiling, but it was more of an anticipating smirk now.
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Post by Jakob on Aug 28, 2009 2:01:52 GMT -4
(OOC: Apologies.)
Jakob took a look at the Jenny-like enemy. Then looked back at Champ, loading his assault rifle with a fresh magazine.
"With no mercy, of course."
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Post by Hunter on Aug 28, 2009 11:29:47 GMT -4
"I guess they're still sore over the whole partition thing, huh?" Gene said after Vega killed the comm line.
"A bit," the pilot replied. "But more likely, they don't know who to trust right now. Remember, their enemies are Cluster 'bots too."
"Oh yeah. So which spaceport gets us nearest to the palace?"
"Well, off-hand I'd say the one that's actually on the palace grounds. It's what Her Majesty used to receive official visitors, back before... you know. It's still here, and from these readings, it looks like the anti-air security on the site is down, so we shouldn't have any trouble landing."
"Sweet. Let's go then."
In a matter of moments, the shuttle entered the atmosphere of Cluster Prime and landed in the palace spaceport. The hatch opened, and Gene stepped out to see... about a dozen guards pointing their weapons at him.
"Hey, whoa. I come in peace," Gene said as he held up his hands.
"For the record, I didn't say anything about anti-ground defenses," the pilot noted through the intercom.
"Yeah, great. Listen," now speaking to the guards, "your queen authorized me to have an audience with her. If you guys could take me to her, I'm sure we can get this whole thing straightened out."
The guards look at each other, then nod. They motion for Gene to exit the vehicle. "Come on, human. But don't try anything funny."
"Or it's a plasma bolt to the brain. Got it."
(Omnios, you can pick this up in the next post. Just assume Gene got to Vega's chambers safely.)
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Post by Zoomer on Aug 28, 2009 13:05:36 GMT -4
The original Alex climbed out after the port was cleared, and flew (still hidden) toward the city itself. He was picking up Jakob's location nearby, and as far as he knew backup would be appreciated.
"This is Alex. I'm coming in on your position...." He broadcast to Jakob.
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Post by Jakob on Aug 28, 2009 13:51:14 GMT -4
Jakob had taken cover behind a downed bus when the fake XJ-9 opened fire. He did not see where Champ had gone.
Alex's voice rang in his head. He was reporting his timely arrival to help.
"Sounds good. By the way, should inform you that there are robots out here that look disturbingly like the XJ-9. The original is still at the palace, correct? If so, keep her there. If these robot look-alikes attack the palace, they'll need the original to protect the VIP."
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Post by Zoomer on Aug 28, 2009 16:44:26 GMT -4
"Er.....roger that." He responded, descending and coming into sight range. "Wow, it does look like her....."
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Post by Champ on Aug 28, 2009 18:55:21 GMT -4
The fake Jenny turned to the original Alex, launching a flurry of missiles. Champ opened a comm link from where he hid, crouched inside of what had once been a store. "She has to have some weakness," He said, "Does anyone have anything like an EMP?"
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Post by Zoomer on Aug 28, 2009 20:30:11 GMT -4
"...I have something that might help." Alex responded, flying straight towards the missiles....which went in seemingly random directions away from him. "Guidance disruptor. Keeps the missiles off of me. I'll be a distraction for her at least. I do have an EMP pulse on me, but it's not an actual attachment. I'll have to get in close."
With that, he landed right in front of the Jenny clone (on the opposite side of her in relation to Champ and Jakob).
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Post by omnios on Aug 28, 2009 20:45:55 GMT -4
(OOC: Vega does not know that her mother is alive; she thinks that her mother is dead and she rules all of Cluster Prime. Her husband, Eric--self insertion, not a Mary Sue--like his wife, has no idea that Vexus is alive. You guys CAN interact with him if you want to.}
"What brings you here to our palace?" Eric asked.
Gene was shocked to see a human standing next to Vega--with his arm around her waist, no less!
Jenny looked at Gene staring at the couple, and spoke.
"It's a long, long, long story." She said.
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Post by Champ on Aug 28, 2009 21:46:10 GMT -4
The false Jenny launched forward, kicking Alex squarely in the stomach, sending him fly back. Champ tried to use the opportunity, going for a blow to the enemy's head, but she ducked, before punching him in the stomach. He flew back a little, before sliding to a stop. He narrowed his eyes, watching his opponent. If he could just keep her attention they might have a chance.
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Post by Hunter on Aug 28, 2009 21:55:09 GMT -4
Eric--self insertion, not a Mary Sue-- (We'll be the judge of that, buddy. I still remember the old RPs.) "Can't be that long. Boy meets girl, boy likes girl, boy gets in girl's pants, the end. Still, it does lessen my respect for the queen somewhat. Here I thought she was some noble idealist to be making peace with us, and it turns out she's just in it for the sex. Got a case of carbon fever, did you, ma'am?" Gene shakes his head. "Anyway, that's not why I'm here. Look, Your Majesty, your mom's worried about this whole... invasion... thing. She doesn't want to see the Cluster turned into a military dictatorship, especially not one run by General Smytus. I guess he must be pretty messed up if the chick who ordered a full-scale planetary invasion just to get revenge on one single person thinks he's extreme. But whatever. She sent me to help you guys find him and stop him. My name's Gene Wright; I'm a biologist and, more importantly, a superhuman. About as powerful as Jenny, only, y'know, squishier. And yes, I'm legit. Jenny and her friends can vouch for me. So..." He puts out his hand. "Are we in business?"
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Post by omnios on Aug 28, 2009 22:49:53 GMT -4
Eric burst out laughing. "Your name is Gene Wright?! Oh god, that's hilarious!"
Vega rolled her eyes, sighed, and shook Gene's hand. "Deal."
"Heh. Gene Wright. DNA humor." Eric chuckled.
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"If you're wondering, Gene, I do not find humor in the first thing you said about me. I am a mother of two gearlings, and a loyal, loving lifemate. My official title is Queen Vega Voltzworthy of the House of Viron, Mistress of the Six Moons, Education Monarch, and Overseer of all outworld-colonies of Cluster Prime." Vega said, putting her hands on her hips.
"Speaking of Jenny's friends, after this is over, you have got to meet Cosmo and Wanda. They're one of Jenny's friends' fairy godparents. Cosmo is the most hilarious per...er, fairy I have ever met...." Eric was interrupted by Vega poking him.
"Aren't you going to tell Gene about your 'ability'?"
"Nah. It's more fun to have a dynamic enterence."
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Post by Jakob on Aug 29, 2009 0:01:56 GMT -4
Jakob poked his rifle out of cover. He aimed down the sight and opened fire on the false XJ-9. They can't waste time on this foe, especially since there's a chance that there may be more of them on top of the invading Cluster army.
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Jakob also managed to get a glimpse on the Cluster city. He never thought about it until he started looking back on what he had seen as he dropped bike-first into hell.
He didn't like Cluster Prime. Not one bit. Jakob was mostly in this out of two reasons: helping his allies, and getting the chance for a real war scenario.
KPG was monitoring everything already.
Speaking of the bike, it's still two blocks away. Jakob should get it back after killing this enemy XJ-9 clone.
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