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Post by BEAST on Jul 20, 2008 0:00:26 GMT -5
Hank walked into the hanger and switched on the lights, revealing the sleek and high tech looking Blackbird, or as they used to call it the X-Jet. ‘It’s back to this again. At least I know the plane is up to date. I believe Forge recently updated it and I myself installed the shield laced with ruby quartz for Scott. As far as I know, this plane has been updated to be virtually indestructible,’ he thought as he walked over to the alarm box where the keys were kept. Henry punch in the code and the box beeped before it clicked open and brought out his personal set of keys. Every X-Men had their own personal code and set of keys. The keys looked almost like a set of high tech car keys without a key. It was just a thick object with odd shapes. He grabbed it and walked over to the Blackbird to push the key in that opened it.
Just then is when Forge walked in with TrueSpirit. “I trust you moved your helicopter Forge. I must give my compliments on the latest updates you gave the Blackbird. I had been examining them several weeks prior and I was quite impressed,” he said as he looked over the sleek jet again. He looked at his watch and then back at the Blackbird. “I trust the others to arrive here soon,” he said to the two of them as he waited for Dazzler and the others to arrive.
“I assume you are co-piloting with myself. Please remember that though we are in a hurry I would like us all there in one piece,” Hank reminded Forge of his tendency to get carried away. 'Which is why I will mainly be piloting the plane,' he said as he looked at the doorway again.
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Post by Forge on Jul 20, 2008 0:53:11 GMT -5
After Forge moved the helicopter, he grabbed TrueSpirit from the cafeteria and took him down to the Hanger. He expounded the Blackbird and helped him understand the mission. "So you remember how I used to tell you all those stories of the different dimensions of worlds that go beyond our knowledge and imagination? Well Limbo is the place that's basically hell, as you heard your teammate point out upon his rather obnoxious arrival," Forge said with his voice edging on disdain as he thought of the immaturity that was being displayed by the older students. 'Amazing how the younger ones had reflected a more understanding and respectful manner than the older ones. Hope I wasn't that crazy hormonal at that age,' he thought as he took the elevator down to the Hanger.
"Our job now is to get them out of there. We'll figure something out. Henry is one of the most brilliant men I've ever had the pleasure of working with and the Avengers are a good bunch. I've fought with them more than once," Forge said as they entered the Hanger were Beast had already opened the Blackbird.
"Ah thanks Henry. I thought I did a damn good job. I actually have some more plans in mind which I'll talk to you about at a later time," he said as he looked over the plane he put a good deal of work in. "Fine, fine Henry, but I don't go that fast. Only when necessary," he added with a good natured scoff.
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Post by TrueSpirit on Jul 20, 2008 1:06:05 GMT -5
Mato walked with Forge and listened intently as he spoke of the mission. I do remember the stories of Limbo. Whenever he spoke of the underworld, it would always be either about Limbo or Mephisto's Realm. I so pray to the gods to keep those incarcerated in that place to remain safe. As a Shaman, I will keep to my teachings to help those in need with my abilities, he said in his mind as he listened intently to Forge. "I believe the Spirit World will be a good place to start for help," Mato said quietly as they reached a very large industrial looking room.
He placed his bag on the side of the Hanger by some crates, not wanting to leave it in the dining hall. Mato listened respectfully between the ongoing friendly banter between Forge and Beast. "The plane is magnificent," he said in a tone of awe and wonderment. I do wonder what the other people joining will be like. I hope they are those of kind souls. I know that the girl HeartString is, for anyone who's true form is the spirit of a deer is one of the kindest people you will ever meet, he thought as he waited for the others.
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Decibel
Hellions
Gina Sinister
Sex - Drugs & Rock - N - Roll
Posts: 59
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Post by Decibel on Jul 20, 2008 1:59:57 GMT -5
'Was it luck or bad timing?' Gina thought as she had come to the elevator and pushed the button only to hear the footsteps of her least favorite person coming through the hallway behind her. With barely a glance over her shoulder she confirmed her suspicions seeing Tracy approaching. Turning back to face the elevator door she waited in silence. As the doors slid open she stepped in to the elevator, careful to keep a hand on her guitar slung across her back, and pushed the button for downstairs pretending to care about her nails.
They walked down the hallway together nearly in step with each other. They were only just ever so slightly out of step and Gina picked up on the rhythm as it reverberated off of the chromed hallway. 'This would be a great place to lay down some tracks. Funny I never thought of that before.' she mused as she couldn't help but think in musical terms.
"Okay, are we ready to go yet?" Decibel asked as she entered the hangar slightly ahead of HeatString. "I love the new Hellion's uniforms they have pockets! You guys have anything you need me to carry? Spare change? Lip balm?" she joked.
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HeartString
Corsairs
Tracy Goddard
Trust me, I know what hurts you, I know what you're feeling
Posts: 222
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Post by HeartString on Jul 20, 2008 2:00:05 GMT -5
Putting the horrible walk down the hallway alongside Decibel out of her mind Tracy put a smile on her face as she entered the hangar. When Gina commented on the new Hellion uniform she felt the pang in her emotions, she knew the crusty punk was fishing for compliments. "The new uniforms look incredible Gina. I love the cut. Is it comfortable?" she asked.
She had wanted to make a comment about being able to carry her own weight, but she thought it was neither the time, nor the place for that sort of thing. One thought echoed in her mind 'Actions speak louder than words'. HeartString would show the would be rockstar just what she was capable of.
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Ironclad
Corsairs
Mason Rictus
Posts: 197
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Post by Ironclad on Jul 20, 2008 2:32:18 GMT -5
Mason met Forge a couple of times before and that wasn’t the first time he got told off for starting something with Inflict. Hell most of the teachers did that on a daily basis with the two. However he didn’t question Beast when he was named on the rescue team. Mason was called along on many missions since he was invulnerable to all physical attacks and had these insane reflexes and natural ability with weapons. He had gone up to his room and suited up in his uniform as well as strapped himself with his guns and ammo. Good team up. Don’t know bout the younger ones, but Tracy always got my back and Gina is mad chill. I gotta show her this new gun I picked up from that dealer in St. Louis. Got a good grip, he thought as he put his gloves on over his brass knuckles.
He grabbed his special glasses that protected his eyes and didn’t fog up. Mason used them only for missions and got them from a guy he bought ammo from. Strapping on his guns, he headed downstairs to the elevator and in no time, had joined the others at the Hanger. He got there just in time to see Decibel show off her uniform. Mason gave a wicked grin as he looked her over. “Damn girl, I like that uniform. You fill it out well,” he said as he leaned against a crate and loaded his gun, looking her over. “Gina baby, check out my new metal. Cost me $150 greens, but damn worth it. My curve shots are perfect,” he said as he put the safety on and twirled the gun expertly in his hand. Mason looked over at Tracy and winked at her, showing off his guns was nothing new to the girl. She was one of the few people he let get really close to him, since he didn’t usually bother with people. Tracy was just patient enough to deal with him and he eventually let her in, and he didn’t regret it one bit.
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Onyx
New Mutants
Jasper Bellford
Dont let the darkness consume you....
Posts: 187
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Post by Onyx on Jul 20, 2008 7:56:39 GMT -5
Onyx walked in behind a few of the older students, not waiting for anyone to call him or guide him, he was seething inside and where anyone to make him speak more than nessissary, he might just about crack. He was thankful for the heavy black leather jacked though, the warmth it provided helped keep out the bitterness of the cold. Plus it reminded him of his main priority there, Aideen. Had that bloody surfer goon and blondie not taken her to that bloody lab, and had she gone to the explosion like he had wanted, she wouldn't be in this bloody mess. But more so, it was the bloody albino chicks fault for this, he'll be damned if he sees her there and Aideen is hurt, the girl better have some legs on her.
Yet he was ready for a fight, he was eager for one. He needed to get this frustration and rage out somehow, and if he was going to this LIMBO place then what better time to do it. 'Just keep it down Jaspis, we got a long wait ahead of us before we even get there, keep your mind focused, but dont get carried away. Step out of turn and that blue guy could make you stay behind, and that is not desired.' He mentally calmed himself, knowing he needed to keep himself on the good side of the fuzzy man. Probably knowing that he was one of the very few people that could understand him when he spoke in his own tongue. that was a luxury he was thankful of at this moment. "Wie lang wird es für uns in jener Düse dauern, zu wohin auch immer wir zu kommen, gehen?" *How long is it going to take us in that jet to get to wherever we're going?*[/sup] He asked in his low grumbling voice, looking over at the furry man with a small sense of pleading behind the darkened shades. The man should know he was at least trying to calm himself down to simply speak, but he doubted it, he was probably too busy.
Bringing his hands out in front of him, he cracked his knuckles and brought his smirk back to his lips as he focused his mind back onto the images he had formed back in the cafeteria. Oh yes, this was going to be a fun fight, he was sure of it.
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Aqua
New Mutants
Heather McCarthy
Using powers with style.
Posts: 731
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Post by Aqua on Jul 20, 2008 11:42:09 GMT -5
After heading back to her room with Veronika, Heather quickly changed into her New Mutants uniform. It fit her perfectly, as it was supposed to, and played its infamous role as a second skin. She didn't really understand that much since to her the uniform was an excuse for all the guys to see the shape of all the girl's bodies. However questioning the true motives of the headmasters was not the current priority.
She waited for Veronika to wear something warm and comforting and then escorted her to the hanger since she had never been there before. That and Heather wanted to be with her new friend during the entire mission. She was the only person Heather felt completely safe with, putting Dr.McCoy aside. She didn't know Forge at all and the older students were mixed with nice and weird people. She was glad that Inflict wasn't going but moaned at the thought of Onyx accompanying them. She would have to deal and just try to drown him if anything.
Walking into the hanger, Heather saw the massive familiar structure of the Blackbird plane. She wasn't however, ever inside of it before. She couldn't help but feel a bit giddy and excited about going on the mission to save her friends; scared of course but excited. She spotted Dr.McCoy, Forge, the attractive Native American who she discovered was named TrueSpirit, Decibel, HeartString and Ironclad all in uniform. Good, she thought. I was right to wear mine. She looked to Onyx and saw his eager face. Damn he is really into Aideen.
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Allure
Paragons
Veronika Kudinov
Truly Irresistable
Posts: 184
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Post by Allure on Jul 20, 2008 12:53:59 GMT -5
The whole meeting went by much quicker than Veronika expected. She had been silently fuming her father and his men the entire time for putting her in such a position. First they send me off to a school I did not want to go to. I manage to find a friend and charm all the adults around me and they ruin it! Why were they not driving more carefully? They are always careful with any sorts of shipments. Papa will not stand for carelessness when business is involved. She had stayed quiet the entire time in the cafeteria, not saying a word as she watched more people come in and Beast speak. Selfish as it may be, Veronika was much too upset about her own position to care. She did however still keep up her concerned act easily and dutifully had gotten up when Heather pulled her along.
Veronika waited for her friend to change before they went down to the Hanger place. She herself was already dressed warmly and had been carrying her jacket around the entire time. Though Veronika would never admit it to anyone for the world, she was feeling rather nervous to be going on some dangerous mission when it hasn't even been her full first day. I do hope nothing horrible will happen. I don't want my outfit ruined or to get hurt. I'm not a fighter, I'm more of the model type. She looked around and saw that the hobo student from earlier cleaned up a little bit, an attractive older boy who burst into the cafeteria earlier was playing with guns and not far away was that girl he sat next to with the lovely whitish blonde hair. Onyx looks very eager and quite nice in that leather jacket. Oh damn Papa! What will he think when he learns that the van that caused the explosion belonged to my Papa's men? This is not as good a day as I hoped.
Veronika stood next to Heather silently, looking around and not spotting the Dazzler. She assumed that is who they were waiting for, but that is no problem. She is the Dazzler after all. I'm sure it is important for us to wait for her.
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Post by Dazzler on Jul 20, 2008 14:04:41 GMT -5
Allison had made a mad dash to her car to grab her uniform and the sound blaster Reed Richards made her several years back. Recently he updated it to MP3 style rather than the cassette player that it started out as. Reed always liked to keep his tech stuff up to date. Can't disappoint him and not use his latest little gadget. Besides, this silvery blue goes good with my uniform, she thought as she changed in the room she always stayed in. Her strawberry blond hair was kept back by a red head band wrapped around her forehead. She loved how her uniform was stylishly unique with side with no sleeve and the other with an elbow length sleeve. Once she slipped on her long glove and short fingerless glove, Ali was ready.
She grabbed her sonic blast MP3 player and her cell phone before she walked down to the Hanger. Even though Ali detested fighting, she loved how she looked in her blue uniform. It was like a second skin and she did have a bit of an inkling to give Henry an eyeful. She couldn't help that she still liked playing around with him. Ali saw that she was the last to arrive and walked over to Hank, flipping her hair over her shoulder slightly. "Sorry I took a bit. Had to find my uniform in my bag," Ali said with a grin at Henry and Forge.
"Everyone's here so let's boogy outta here. Its been awhile since I seen the Avengers and I gotta say I do miss them," she said before looking over at the other students. Her eyes landed on Onyx and she gave him a reassuring smile. Poor guy, I'd be nuts if my sweetheart was in that place. He's been trying to keep it together the whole time from the looks of it, Ali thought and placed her hand on the boy's arm in comfort and reassurance. "Don't you worry darlin', we'll have them all outta there before you know it and you'll be with your sweetheart again," she said comfortingly and gave Henry the look that plainly said to 'hurry up.'
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Post by BEAST on Jul 20, 2008 15:35:59 GMT -5
Henry smiled at Forge and watched as the other students came in. He went over to his locker and grabbed his small rugged laptop with built in printer courtesy of Tony Stark. He had made a computer with satellite internet access and was under top security that gave Hank access to Avengers files, X-Men files, and government files. He had opened it up and was putting some papers together to discuss with the team he put together. As he was putting them together, he answered Onyx's question. "<<As soon as everyone arrives, we'll fly there and it should not take us more than forty-five minutes. Upon our arrival at the Avengers tower, you will meet with some of them. Be patient my boy, I do not intend to break my promise of getting them all out safely,>>" he said to the worried boy in German as he looked up when Dazzler entered. Henry swallowed at her beauty, struggling to keep his mind from straying at the task at hand.
"No need to be sorry, you came right on time Allison," he said softly before clearing his throat and turning to the group. "Alright everyone, I will not waste anymore time by giving you a lengthy speech on the dangers of the upcoming mission. I will say this though: all of you were chosen to come along for a reason. I chose you all because I feel that you all have the strength and determination needed to complete the task at hand. Some of you also are here because I gave my word to you that we would see this through to the end, and I always keep my promise."
Hank turned to look at the small red headed girl who just arrived here earlier in the day and had seen so much already. "Nok~Off, I realize that this is not even your first full day at this Institute, and I would like to reassure you that I have no intention of having you participate in any direct combat. You will be a great help to us when the time comes for research and recollection of anything that might help us. Rest assured that I am sensitive to the shock of so much happening and you are coming along purely for the fact that I did indeed give my word that you will be with us when we get them all back," he said to the small red head that seemed so concerned and eager to help.
Henry looked at the rest of them and nodded. "Everyone on board then. Forge, take us off for I have some things I need to discuss with the team on the way there," he said to his friend before he looked back at the students. "Everyone else, buckle up and pay attention. All aboard then," Henry finished and waved his arms for everyone to board the Blackbird.
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Onyx
New Mutants
Jasper Bellford
Dont let the darkness consume you....
Posts: 187
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Post by Onyx on Jul 20, 2008 15:43:54 GMT -5
Jasper let out a low but noticable groan as he saw the red headed twerp walk into the Hanger. He'll be damned if he sits anywhere near that girl, he might just end up throwing something dark at her, just to get her away. He really did hate fashion mad girls, and this one looked like she may die without it. And then blondie came with her. What use would they be? The two of them looked to Onyx that they'd run away if a spider crawled up toward them. 'Calm Jaspis, just..calm. No good will come of violence toward them two now, wait, just blame it on an accident in LIMBO, then you'll be ok.' His smirk broadened only slightly at that thought, before being brought back to the idea that Aideen might be hurt in that hell.
Why did he have to think about that?! Letting out an audiable sigh he reached a hand up and took off his shades, bringing the other up to pinch the bridge of his nose, trying to relieve the tension that never seemed to stop building. He was itching for a fight, he was itching to destroy something, to cause pain to something, to get revenge on...everything. He was still secretly bitter about what happened to his father, not being long since it happened, only a couple of months. Yet Onyx couldn't let it go that it was in fact, partially his fault. Somehow. 'Stop it Jaspis, now is not the time. Later. Much later. Or never, just focus on the objective now, berate yourself some other time when what could be the life of your girl is at stake.' he mentally scolded himself, before he felt someone touch him arm.
He flinched away from it a little before he saw it was just the Beautiful woman from the Lab. He had grown a liking for her, as she seemed to be the only person showing some sort of understanding. Instead of trying to force him to calm down and behave, she was sympathetic and showed that she was not so forceful as everyone else. At her words about Aideen, the slight colouring of a blush breathed over his face and the smirk on his face fell completely. you'll be with your sweetheart again.... Releasing his grip at the bridge of his nose, he sighed again and replaced his shades back on his face. Refusing to let anyone see into his eyes again, that was too revealing. "Vielen Dank" *Thank you*[/sup] He said in his low grumbling voice, letting the smallest hint of a smile touch his lips. "I hope so. It iz hard not knowing vhat iz going on." He grumbled in his low voice before looking back ahead of him and straightening his posture again. making his face devoid of any emotion, hiding it all from sight again.
Once he heard the reply to his question from the furry man, Onyx nodded once at The Dazzler, exhaling slowly and started to walk toward the big jet. His mind was hardly focused, as the what the woman had said had stunned him a little. He himself had never once said aloud that Aideen was his sweetheart. Jasper wasn't even particularly sure he had even said it like that in his head. She was just his Aideen, that had been it since the lake. How much went on in the days here, it was rediculous. Yet he was thankful, he would not have managed if this had taken over the course of days to organize. 'Stay calm Jaspis, remember, this man is the one allowing you to go to LIMBO and help, you will be good there, dark energy has got to be good in hell of all places.' His thoughts comforted him only slightly as he began walking toward the big jet, anxious not to be the first in, but not wanting to make this any longer than nessissary.
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Post by Forge on Jul 20, 2008 16:07:48 GMT -5
"Aye aye, Henry. I'll start this baby up smoothly. Been awhile since I took a spin on the Blackbird," Forge said as he took his own personal keys out of his utility belt and climbed inside the sleek industrial high tech jet. He went in between the seats and to the flight deck. Forge pushed the key in and the jet came to life, all the controls lighting up as he worked quickly to set the jet in straight take off mode.
I'll wait till all them are in before I open up the courts. This way we won't all freeze to death from that cold, he thought as he put the Headphones on and checked on all the controls and features as he waited for the jet to be filled before he locked it up for flight.
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Post by TrueSpirit on Jul 20, 2008 17:18:40 GMT -5
Mato stood by quietly as all the other students arrived. The girl called Decibel came in, modeling her uniform for them all. The thing about a people is that when all their emotions are running high in the room, the animal within them comes out the most. Mato often saw it during ceremonies or festivals at his village, how his people's spirit animals came out in a hologram like effect to his eyes. Right now, it was obvious that Decibel was hyped for this mission because next to her, he saw a large beautiful buffalo bucking and running around her in excitement. I have met few in my lifetime with a buffalo or a bison as their spirit. They represent great abundance and strength, thriving on challenges and survival with the goal to explore all the possibilities life offers them. They are also known for giving for the greater good. It is a good choice to have this girl work with HeartString. Both the deer and the buffalo are beneficial in a team, he thought as he looked at HeartString and the boy called Ironclad walk inside.
Next to HeartString, he saw the hologram like image of a graceful deer looking very determined and on top of the crate next to Ironclad, his cheetah laid on top of it with a predatory look and it's tail swishing back and forth. Next walked in the tall boy called Onyx who looked upset and anxious as he walked past him and straight to Beast. At his heels walked a vicious looking mongoose. He will be one to watch. A mongoose is known to be highly emotional and quite vicious in fighting for survival and in general, particularly when it comes to protecting it's family. Perhaps I will hesitate in communication with him. A mongoose is a very distrustful creature, with as much bark as it has bite. I will have to communicate with caution and ease to such a suspicious person, Mato thought before his attention struck on the two girls from the cafeteria that walked into the Hanger.
The girl with the long reddish blond hair with the yellow uniform on had a little bluebird excitedly chirping on her shoulder. A sweet bluebird, another possible friend. One with a bluebird's spirit within them is a kind and trusting person. They are known to be modest and move through life from one level to the next, flying to explore new parts of themselves. I must say I am surprised how close someone like her is to the girl she is with, Mato thought as he watched the very well known Weasel lurking by the red headed girl's feet. A weasel is known for its stealth, cunningness and ingenuity. It can easily fool others by its appearances and have more stealth than many felines. Few Weasels can be trusted. I do hope that she is one that can be, or many problems may arise, he thought as he watched the girls warily as their holographic spirit animals moved around in the adrenaline rush of the upcoming mission.
Mato's breath caught when the beautiful woman he sat by in the dining hall came in, suited up for a mission. She was as radiant and excited as the skunk that trotted next to her. An honor indeed and highest compliment to anyone to be in the presence of the one who has the spirit of a skunk within them. Beautiful and admirable in every way, known for their unique beauty and understanding, respected for their philosophy of only fighting in self defense. The one called Dazzler is indeed a lovely person. I am honored to be accompanying her on the mission, he thought with a feeling of deep respect for the woman as he watch the image of the skunk rub against Beast's wombat that sat calmly near him. They are kindred spirits indeed. Both must hold a deep mutual respect and liking for each other, he concluded before he listened to Beast's speech respectfully.
Just as he was told, Mato boarded the plane and sat behind Forge quietly as he prepped himself for his first service to the people who were kind enough to take him in. He was eager to help and learn more about his new peers.
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HeartString
Corsairs
Tracy Goddard
Trust me, I know what hurts you, I know what you're feeling
Posts: 222
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Post by HeartString on Jul 21, 2008 21:37:38 GMT -5
With a giggle at Ironclad and his fancy gun twirling Tracy shook her head and walked up to him grabbing him under his arm to board the Blackbird. "Come on show-off, I think it's time to go." she said to her team mate and smiled as she squeezed his arm a little. "How was your holiday break anyway? Where'd you go?" she asked him softly not wanting to distract too harshly from the mission at hand.
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