Ripple
Paragons
Lian Au-Yong
don't hate me cuz i'm beautiful, hate me cuz i'm a bitch
Posts: 233
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Post by Ripple on Dec 15, 2007 11:33:05 GMT -5
Lian couldn't stop shaking. She was not ready. She wouldn't ever be ready. She didn't want to step foot in that room, having no idea what she was going to have to do was killing her. She bit her lip. She hesitated before putting her hand on top of Jumper's, knowing that it would be immediately obvious how upset she was. She tried to stop her hand shaking. She was in good hands here, and she wasn't alone, but still... She shook her head, telling herself to stop being so stupid.
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Fleet
Paragons
Kyle Nomis
Posts: 551
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Post by Fleet on Dec 15, 2007 11:37:26 GMT -5
Feeling her tension, he looked over to her and grinned wide and winked. Trying ot break that tension he spoke up in a calm voice as if they were about to walk to class. "So Ripple, what are you doing after this? Got any plans. I was thinking of watching a movie. What do you think?" He laughed softly to himself.
"We are a team right? We got each others backs." He nodded and looked ot Nightcrawler then to Ripple.
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Post by Emma Frost on Dec 15, 2007 11:41:53 GMT -5
The White Queen's voice crackled on the vox "Remember to watch out for yourselves and your teammates students! Teachers...!... let's bring them all back unharmed if we can. We are ready-
- Beast?"
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Torri
Alpha Squadron
Torri Moore
young at heart and in mind
Posts: 317
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Post by Torri on Dec 15, 2007 11:42:56 GMT -5
Shimmer nodded very slowly, her eyes still full of fear as she made her way to beside colossus, still fearing him as well. She needed to calm down, she needed to relax, this wasn't a time to be over frightened. And by now she should be used to the idea of having powers.....shouldn't she?
"I still dont know what i'm supposed to do, i wont be doing anything!" she said to her team leader worriedly as she heard cyclops call to see if they were set. "I have no clue?!" she said again, looking up timidly.
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Post by BEAST on Dec 15, 2007 11:45:29 GMT -5
"Cyclops, you are cleared to open the doors in five...
four...
three....
two......
one....."
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Post by Colossus on Dec 15, 2007 11:46:49 GMT -5
His deep voice reached her as his body transformed. Covering itself with the shining metal. "Shimmer. Stick close to me and listen to what I tell you to do." He winked to Shimmer and gently placed his hand on her shoulder. "We will be fine."
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Post by Cyclops on Dec 15, 2007 12:03:02 GMT -5
Scott's finger poised over the activation key for the huge metalic double doors as Beasts voice gave the countdown. He glanced over his shoulder and looked at the faces of the next generation of mutant children to carry on Professor Xavier's dream. 'They get younger all the time' he thought 'I refuse to let anymore die without giving them the best training I can, too many of our kids have fallen in this never ending struggle- God look at them, each one shaking in their insides, but each showing it a different way....I remember my first time in this room, it was just a clunky box compared to what these children have now, it makes the job easier but it's never easy.'
The sound of Beast's voice stirred him from his thoughts "...Four....Three...Two.....One....ACTIVE- the Room is HOT, you are clear to Go!"
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Post by Cyclops on Dec 15, 2007 12:09:38 GMT -5
Barking out over his shoulder Scott Summers a.k.a. CYCLOPS gave the command as he flipped the switch. "O.K. mutants! Let's hit it!"
The doors gave a huge crunching sound and then a hiss as is they began to slide apart. Steam obscured the view of the room for a moment as the lights in the ready chamber cut off. The group stood in dark anticipatition for what seemed like an eternity, but was over far sooner thean any of them wanted- this test was a reality now and as the light and heat of the Danger Room began to rush in the doors spread apart to reveal...
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Post by Shadowkat on Dec 15, 2007 13:20:43 GMT -5
Kitty put her arm around Aqua and held out her hand for Clutch to come over and hold. "Listen girls, things fly around real fast in there, so stick close enough together to help each other out." She phased ther three of them with her power just a moment of non-corporealness to let them feel that she had them protected with her own ability "And don't worry, I've got you guys covered too. Listen for my commands and just do your best, okay?"
Shadowkat smiled at them both, an excited smile, hopeful for the team's success.
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Post by BEAST on Dec 15, 2007 13:41:19 GMT -5
THE DOUBLE DOORS OPENED TO REVEAL A BLISTERING HEAT, WITH FLOWING SAND DUNES. THE ENORMITY OF THE ROOM WAS UNKNOWN SINCE THE TECHNOLOGY FROM THE SHI'AIR GALAXY OF DEEP SPACE PRESENTED A NEARLY FLAWLESS HOLOGRAPHIC IMAGE OF THE SAHARA DESERT, OR SOMETHING JUST AS HARSH, IN THE HEAT OF THE DAY. THE TEMPERATURE WAS EASILY OVER ONE HUNDRED DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
NEARLY BEYOND THE RANGE OF THEIR NOW SQUINTING EYES COULD BE SEEN A LARGE STONE STRUCTURE, A SORT OF PYRAMID. IT WAS MORE CENTRAL AMERICAN DESIGN THAN EGYPTIAN DESIGN AND HAD A FLAT TOP WITH STEEP STAIRS TO ASCEND. THERE WERE WHAT COULD BE DESCRIBED AS COLUMNS RISING UP OUT OF THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE SQUARED OFF TOP AND LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE PLATFORM AN ALTAR. A SLIGHT GLEAM PLAYED AND GLINTED ON THE ALTAR.
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Aqua
New Mutants
Heather McCarthy
Using powers with style.
Posts: 731
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Post by Aqua on Dec 15, 2007 16:45:07 GMT -5
Heather listened to Shadowkat tell her it was OK to skip the Danger Room. She winced and was about to agree, however something inside her told her to remain where she was and face her fears. In this world, it wasn't going to wait for her powers to emerge, she had to make it happen. She shook her head and looked into her leader's eyes, her anger easing however still here. "It's OK, I need to do this whether I like it or not." She clenched her fists, ready to take on whatever was to wait for her inside. She only hoped that there was water in there.
As Cyclops, Ms. Frost and Beast, all told them what they needed to expect and do, Heather's anger dissolved into fear. The anger returned however as she heard Torri complaining about her power. At least you can control yours, she thought angrily. Heather shook her head, ignoring the stupid comment and listened to Shadowkat, telling her and Clutch to stick together. She never met Clutch before and she winced as a greeting to her teammate. "Guess we need to stick together. Nice to meet you," she said sarcastically but in a joking manner.
She listened again as the doors were about to open. She held her breath as the doors hissed and steam emerged. Her heart sank as the image of the Sahara Dessert appeared in front of her. It was amazing. It seemed so real. But then her fear grew more as she realized no water was around her, at least visibly. And in the dessert the only place you could find water was an oasis or deep beneath the dessert itself. How was she going to do that? Her mind raced quickly as she tried to remember what Shadowkat told her earlier that day. Visualized yourself as the bubble...remember what the bubbles were doing. It wasn't helping. She closed her eyes and tried to calm herself by breathing deeply in and out.
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Post by Ember on Dec 15, 2007 16:59:04 GMT -5
Aideen heard Nightcrawler, her group leader call his team over. She had heard much about him but had unfortunately not met him face to face till now. She quietly stood at the edge of the group, her adrenaline pumped higher and higher as Nightcrawler gave his team his words of advice. Okay focused she could do this. Aideen was a gymnast and a motorcycle rider and focusing was a major part in participating with both activities. Everyone around her was apprehensive and nervous about the first time in the Danger Room. But Aideen was excited. She loved the rush, which is why she rode fast speed bikes. She thrived on danger, the riskier the better. And this was the riskiest she ever had a chance to do. And she is going to live up that chance to the fullest.
When the doors opened she felt the blast of heat and smirked despite herself. The heat only fueled her power and adrenaline. The flames that omitted from her fingertips grew and grew until they covered her entire arms. The Sahara Desert was perfect for someone who controlled fire. Aideen studied the scene carefully, looking for a path and keeping herself on full alert. She could do this. The heat was there to ally her and her adrenaline was high. She held herself back though and waited for Nightcrawler's instructions.
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Fleet
Paragons
Kyle Nomis
Posts: 551
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Post by Fleet on Dec 15, 2007 21:00:36 GMT -5
Jumper grinned wider as he watched the scene before him unfold. All he had to do was get to the pyramid and flip the switch. Peace of cake. He was ready and willing to go. It was like the time right before a game for him. he looked to Ripple and winked. Then he turned to Ember who looked calm and ready as well. "Well are you coming over to join us or not? We are a team right?" Looking to everyone. Or should i just go pop in there and flip the switch myself?" Asking jokingly.
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Post by Colossus on Dec 15, 2007 21:04:28 GMT -5
Colossus leaned over a bit and spoke ot Shimmer softly and calmly. " Like I said stick close to me. And watch yourself. You have a power, and you can ue i tto your advantage if you give yourself a chance and do not be afraid of it. You can change your color and shape a bit. Try matching the sand. Try making yourself liek the sand and move carefully. You might be able ot blend into it and sneak around."
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Post by Ember on Dec 15, 2007 21:14:23 GMT -5
Aideen smirked up at Jumper as the flames licked up her arms. Her dark dark eyes now had a slight orange glow of a flame in the center. She kept her exterior cool as her adrenaline rose. "Now, now Jumper I want to have some fun too. We go together as a team. I await the instructions of our leader," she said in a calm cool voice. This Time she thought as she waited for Nightcrawler's instructions.
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