irondragon (irondragon) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-09-14 17:32:00

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The Iron Dragon and the Devil's Bounty Hunter
It had been ten years since Rose had last seen America. She had been in a celestial city for all that time. She had been a warrior in training for eight of those years. For two years she had been seen as a warrior.

She had been respected. Then she had been told of a possibility for her future and that she could return to Earth now. Ignoring something that may be she focused on leaving.

Then on getting to America.

That was how she had found out about this cult. And the girl that was going to be killed to bring fourth a dark power. She couldn't let that happen.

So she got inside and waited. Waited for something to happen so she could free the girl and used her chi to mask her aura. She couldn't let them know she was actually one of the good guys. Not until the girl was free.

And suddenly it becomes obvious that she will have help. That shouldn't have her smiling this much but given the fact she knows she might not be able to take them all on at once she is strangely okay with this.

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	vicious_cycle 2011-09-15 01:59 am UTC (link)
	"Very well." The bike roars to life, wheels lighting again. It tears into the cultists assaulting Rose from one side, while the chain lashes at those on the other side like it had a mind of its own,, clearing a path for her while the Rider focuses on doing what he must to complete his mission. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	irondragon 2011-09-15 02:04 am UTC (link)
	She throws a 'flame' of chi at the cult leader. It strikes him in the face startling him and the magic sizzles back. And then she leaps into a kick. He sees starts as she delivers several sharp punches and his focus is lost. The magic has faded. He tries to stab her but she is out of his way again. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	vicious_cycle 2011-09-15 02:08 am UTC (link)
	As his knife thrusts out, a chain wraps around one wrist, then the other - seeking to prevent any more casting. The Rider, now free, begins dragging the man to him via the bladed chain. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	irondragon 2011-09-15 02:11 am UTC (link)
	The man screams in fear. Rose tunes him out as she frees the girl. The girl is sobbing in fear. Rose just smiles sadly. "It'll be okay. You're an innocent. I'll get you out of here, I promise." And then decks a cultist who tries sneaking up on her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

vicious_cycle
2011-09-15 02:14 am UTC (link)

The Rider grabs the man's collar, and looks into his eyes. He sees the man's sins even as the cultist does, and then plunges him into a never ending cycle of them.

A few moments later, he drops the almost lifeless body, to do little more ever again than twitch and scream.

With a lifted hand, a ball of fire streaks towards the nearest group of cultists, who are quickly losing the heart for this.

The Rider calls for his bike - but instead of retreating, stops in front of the girls.

"You are owed a debt. Get on."

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	irondragon 2011-09-15 02:21 am UTC (link)
	Rose considers this. She has done what is needed. "I can not leave the girl here. She is a true innocent, they needed someone without sin for their ritual. I will not see her harmed by them in retribution for what has happened today," Rose informs him seriously. This might be dangerous but she feels no fear for herself. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	vicious_cycle 2011-09-15 02:25 am UTC (link)
	The Rider walks towards them, the cultists backing away. Those who still can. "Both of you, get on. She will be unable to make the long walk." he agrees. Saving the innocent doesn't make a dent. But he owes the other girl... and if that's what it takes, so be it. "I will take her wherever you wish." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	irondragon 2011-09-15 02:29 am UTC (link)
	"Hospital," Rose decides. "They will help her." She gets on the motorcycle, assisting the girl who sags weakly against Rose. Rose checks the girl's pulse and sighs. The civilian is not in good shape. There is little she can do though. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	vicious_cycle 2011-09-15 02:32 am UTC (link)
	There's little the Rider could do, even if he wished to... but he can get her to the hospital quickly, at least. They tear across the open ground, building up more and more speed. Into the nearest city. Up buildings, down the other side, a straight line, as quick as possible. He pays his debts.... as long as Rose holds on tight, and holds onto the girl. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	irondragon 2011-09-15 02:39 am UTC (link)
	Rose holds onto both the girl and the bike. She can feel the girl's fear and does what she can to soothe her. Comfort is needed after all. But little else can be done until they reach a hospital. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	vicious_cycle 2011-09-15 02:42 am UTC (link)
	He pulls up to a stop in front of the hospital, understandably causing a commotion. At least there are definitely doctors and nurses around. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	irondragon 2011-09-15 02:46 am UTC (link)
	"Help her," Rose half orders a nervous young doctor. "She has been held by a cult. I suspect they drugged her. Her life force is weal." She presses the girl into the nurses ho had come scrambling forward. Rose's expression is an angry one. Why aren't they moving faster? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	vicious_cycle 2011-09-15 02:49 am UTC (link)
	He really wouldn't care that much. But this might be considered part of the debt. And the demon and Nick are internally arguing a little. Besides, its easy - they're disconcerted by his presence. The inhuman voice grates out, towards the nearest doctor, "Help her, and we will leave you in peace... Quickly!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	irondragon 2011-09-15 02:55 am UTC (link)
	The doctors move much more quickly this time. They get a stretcher and start getting the girl inside. An older doctor has pushed his way in examining the girl with a critical eye. Then cusses vividly and snaps orders lie a General. Rose peered up at the demon. "Thank you. I could feel her life force fading. They might save her." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	vicious_cycle 2011-09-15 02:57 am UTC (link)
	A small nod. "You were owed a debt. And now, by my word, I am leaving. Are you coming?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	irondragon 2011-09-15 02:59 am UTC (link)
	She nodded again. "Yes." She climbs back on the bike. "I have a feeling I am not welcomed here anyways." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	vicious_cycle 2011-09-15 03:02 am UTC (link)
	The bike revs - and leaves the scene behind, much to the relief of the busy hospital staff. "You arrived with me." he growls over the bike's whine, somehow. "Of course you're not welcome." He kicks it into a higher gear, engine roaring as he begins to the east. After a time, the flames begin to lose their intensity, the Rider's mission done. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	irondragon 2011-09-15 03:07 am UTC (link)
	Rose will just avoid thinking on the nervous looks they had given her. She did of course look very strange. Like someone from the set of a martial arts movie or something, really. She hadn't thought to really prepare for Earth. It had been too long. She doesn't say anything that whole time. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

vicious_cycle
2011-09-15 03:13 am UTC (link)

They cover some four hundred and some miles in the next couple hours. By that time the bike is slowing down, the flames are dimming, and eventually, the person hunched over the handlebars, pushing the bike on has flesh on his non-flaming hands, though there is also a pentagram carved into each hand.

The unearthly noise of the engine has dulled to something more like a merely heavily soupled up Harley road bike. He doesn't stop, or say anything, for now anyway, just pushing on.

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	irondragon 2011-09-15 03:17 am UTC (link)
	She recalled that meant something. She didn't remember what. Some of her memories about life on Earth were hazy at best. She had to find a way to contact her parents. Let them know she's back. But.... things are complicated. All she knows is being a warrior in K'un-L'un. She has to work on everything else. These are the thoughts she filters through as they ride. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	vicious_cycle 2011-09-15 03:25 am UTC (link)
	Nick keeps his thoughts to himself, right up until he pulls up to a little town in the middle of nowhere, Texas. The Rider's bike may never need fuel. His Harley does. "Hungry?" he asks, looking Rose over. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	irondragon 2011-09-15 03:30 am UTC (link)
	She gives a slow nod. "Yes. Have not had much since....." She wrinkles her brow in though. "Since I arrived. Came from Celestial City. Haven't had Earth-food in too long." She tilts her head slightly. "Do they have cheese burgers?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

vicious_cycle
2011-09-15 03:36 am UTC (link)

He gestures towards the greasy spoon next to the station. "Go grab us a table while I gas up." He pauses, then hands her his jacket. "Actually, wear this, go grab us a table. Everyone'll think you're with someone and leave you be. Not that you can't handle yourself, but that's a hassle neither of us need, I wager. I'll be right over... and yeah, long as you don't mind greaseburgers, the cheeseburgers here are great. Beer's good too."

And damn could he use one. Actually, he'd prefer some J.D., but that might not sound good to the person riding with him as a thing to give the driver.

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irondragon
2011-09-15 03:46 am UTC (link)

Rose nodded as she tugged it on.

"It makes sense. Plus I must look strange, dressed as I am. But I had not taken the time to find anything else."

She considers all of that and nods. "That is the best place for food. Less questions."

She gives him another curious glance. "I will be inside."

And she gives him a small bow before going inside. She finds a table and is staring at a menu to keep herself busy. She already knows a bacon cheese burger sounds amazing.

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vicious_cycle
2011-09-15 04:25 am UTC (link)

Even in this form, Nick gets no hassle walking through the door. He's not the biggest guy here, but there's just something about him.

He glances about a few moments, finding Rose, and heading her way while she's looking through the menu. Its not a terribly complex one. None of it is good for you, there's a lot of meat, and everything comes with potatoes and cole slaw.

Nick doesn't bother with a menu, a couple of bacon cheeseburgers and enough beer he'll be able to feel it sounds like just the thing.