Giovanna M. Bennet (burnwithlight) wrote,
@ 2011-06-27 19:03:00

AU: Demons run when a good man goes to war.
Father was dead, but there was no time for the family to cry. Magneto was dead, but there was no time for the nation to grieve. The survival of their country was at risk.

So Giovanna walked into the room where her angel was sitting in conference with others, trying to keep Genosha as stable as concievable at this point.

"Sir," she said, formally. "Our allies have a large number of HYDRA and AIM operatives under arrest, but several of the leaders escaped and are rallying their forces...in Russia."

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	assaultnbattery 2011-06-27 11:43 pm UTC (link)
	"Unsurprising. Have the telepaths confirm.... I don't want any false starts on this. Send a message to Russia that they are harboring terrorists. I will accept monitoring by the Winter Guard or other intelligence while there - but if we know where they are, we're dealing with this now - Russia can take the credit." (Reply to this)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2011-06-27 11:45 pm UTC (link)
	She nods, then, before going to relay his orders, says, "Do I get to go?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-06-27 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	"You and I are the only ones going. Russia won't trust any of the old guard, I refuse to allow any loose cannons on a revenge mission, and even if the diplomats don't like me, they know I'm answerable to politics." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

burnwithlight
2011-06-27 11:52 pm UTC (link)

She nods. "You realize part of me wants to object on the grounds that you're the best chance the country has of keeping together, so you shouldn't go anywhere," but she says it simply, matter-of-factly. She's willing to pull in the reins when absolutely necessary, even for this, but the bastards tried to bring down her country, killed two national heroes, one of whom happened to be her own father, and she wants to deal with it and have Andrew by her side as she does.

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	assaultnbattery 2011-06-27 11:55 pm UTC (link)
	"I know, and I'd expect as much. But Russia isn't going to let any other Genoshan cross the borders. And much as I believe in human-mutant unity, everything I preach starts with providing a shield and security for the minority... and if we let the go, we fail in that. So I'm going." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2011-06-28 12:00 am UTC (link)
	Gio nods and goes to make the calls. When they're ready to go, she meets him at the jet, and takes his hand. "What do I need to remember, mon ange?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

assaultnbattery
2011-06-28 12:03 am UTC (link)

"The telepaths should have given us information on known superiors. This is a combat mission - I'd prefer non-lethal force, but understand that you'll be protecting me and yourself, so casualties may occur. Anyone captured will be turned over to the Russians - they'll want the credit of taking in HYDRA agents, and to not have to admit they let us in - so we let them save face. If we get to the top brass there, try and leave at least one alive so the Russians have a big name to throw around."

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	burnwithlight 2011-06-28 12:22 am UTC (link)
	"Arkady Ourumov and his stealth Guardsman suit, and Admiral Stronberg, a half-Atlantean, along with a few of their conventionally-equipped colleagues." She looks at him intently. "I will try to keep it non-lethal for you if I can. I promise." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-06-28 12:25 am UTC (link)
	He nods. "Don't risk your life in order to do so. They brought their war to Genosha. I'm going to need to charge up as much as possible once we get past security." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2011-06-28 12:33 am UTC (link)
	"Yes. I've brought some clothes and a couple of oversized coats. I realize the necessity is arguable, but there are times when it couldn't /hurt/. At any rate, I'll get you started, at least, as soon as we cross, and maybe we can find you some other sources." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-06-28 12:34 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, I'd have brought things from the armory, but the Russians obviously aren't going to allow that. We might be able to get some kind of power source there though. We're going to need to move quick once we touch down, the leads we have won't be good for long." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2011-06-28 12:54 am UTC (link)
	She nods. "Definitely." She sits in silence as they prepare to take off. She tries not to think about Father. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-06-28 12:57 am UTC (link)
	Andrew compartmentalizes well. Its one of his great weapons - letting him memorize a lot of information, and helping him deal with the moment. He'll think about his grandfather, and mourn, once the criminals are captured. For the flight over, he buries himself in reading profiles of their enemies and focusing on the job ahead. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2011-06-28 01:14 am UTC (link)
	And soon they're touching down, and getting through security, and discussing Winter Guard observation. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

assaultnbattery
2011-06-28 01:21 am UTC (link)

Andrew goes over the terms in detail, making sure to make it clear that they are being monitored from home, both visually and telepathically - he'll trust the russians to a degree... trust, but double check. He also makes sure they see the profiles, and promises to do his best to bring the a high profile terrorist target for their cooperation - and no word of this will get out beyond Genosha.

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	burnwithlight 2011-06-28 02:43 am UTC (link)
	And as soon as they're past all that and on their way, Gio pulls off his shirt and shoes and places her crackling fingers on his chest. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-06-28 02:57 am UTC (link)
	The effect is almost immediate, growing much taller and bigger with the charge. "That will have to do til we can find something with more power. Of course, HYDRA is known for their installations... maybe they have a usable power source. Ready to go?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2011-06-28 03:09 am UTC (link)
	"Yes," she says, handing him the clothes to throw on. "Let's go." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-06-28 03:10 am UTC (link)
	He pulls the clothes on, and heads towards the site their intelligence indicated. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2011-06-28 03:20 am UTC (link)
	It's not too far, but they also can't expect too much element of surprise. As they approach the building, Admiral Stromberg comes right out at the head of a group of agents. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-06-28 03:23 am UTC (link)
	Andrew likewise steps up, eyeing Stromburg. "You're under arrest for murder, and I'm sure the international court has some things on your record. Russia will not be offering you asylum." Not likely to get any positive results, but technically, he has to try. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2011-06-28 03:29 am UTC (link)
	"They'll learn. And now the pleasantries are done," Stromberg says as rushes forward and takes a swing. Gio has to trust that Andrew can avoid or take the first punch, despite the ADmiral's strength. Because she's spotted a power cord along the side of the building, and teleports toward it to grab it by the insulated parts and tear it away from the wall. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-06-28 03:32 am UTC (link)
	All those combat lessons are paying off. He's still no expert, but its enough to avoid the telegraphed blow. Andrew moves aside, barely evading - even the brush in passing enough to shove him back. He's pretty sure he'd survive a hit or three, but the half-Atlantean is definitely stronger than him at current charge. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

burnwithlight
2011-06-28 03:56 am UTC (link)

Gio continues tearing off the wiring, when suddenly she's slammed into from behind, something she can't even see.

...So she does the 'smart' thing and sends a surged into all the exposed power equipment of questionable source. The resulting force knocks both her and her attacker back considerably, and leaves a large crackling towering electromagnetic inferno along the side of the building.

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assaultnbattery
2011-06-28 04:13 am UTC (link)

Andrew can't keep dodging forever, and isn't fast enough to fully disengage - so he steels himself, and takes a punch, getting sent flying.

Of course, when he dodged, it was so when he did get launched, it'd be right into the inferno.

When he stands, he's gained another foot in height and a lot more muscle mass.

"That's much better." he replies, the raging inferno of a moment before now just a few crackles, power surging over Andrew's enhanced form.