ng_underworld (ng_underworld) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2013-02-25 20:42:00

Entry tags:

adrienne batroc, anya stark, armadillo jr., bea dayspring, crosshairs, guardian, martin baum, plot - "lightning strikes", team - thunderbolts

Lightning Strikes
Stephen Remus sat in the office of his penthouse, smoking a cigarette as he looked out the window.

"You have your team. You ready for your first outing?" Remus asked the figure behind him.

"Yes," came the audibly distorted voice. "We know where they'll all be."

Remus takes another drag of his cigarette before responding. "Good. You've all been practicing, let's see how you do against the real thing. Good hunting."

The sound of metallic boots are heard leaving as the figure goes to announce the mission's start.

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	soft_inside 2013-02-27 01:27 am UTC (link)
	Manny had been picking up "essentials", junk food, at his favorite store in town and was now on his way back to Thunderbolts HQ. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	lightningsquad 2013-02-27 02:18 am UTC (link)
	Ankylosaur had remotely monitored Armadillo Junior's shopping pattern thoroughly and knew it had the proper time and location for an ambush. Granted it was not built for stealth, however it was relatively easy for it to hide itself within a junkyard on Manny's route back to HQ. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-02-27 02:19 am UTC (link)
	True to Ankylosaur's calculations, Manny was making his way by that very junkyard. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lightningsquad 2013-02-27 10:47 pm UTC (link)
	When Armadillo Junior was in position, Ankylosaur sprang from his hiding place, his tail striking out. "`{whrrr.click.click}Surrender or be destroyed.`" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

soft_inside
2013-02-27 10:50 pm UTC (link)

Manny jumped in surprise at the sudden appearance of the massive..whatever it was.

"What is-oof!" The tail connected sending Manny flying into a junked car. He shook his head to clear the cobwebs. Holy crap that hurt! Manny moves to get back to his feet. "That's not a polite way to ask something." Manny digs his claws into the car. "Then again, neither is this." And flings it at his attacker.

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	lightningsquad 2013-02-27 10:54 pm UTC (link)
	The Ankylosaur is not built for agility, and thus its programming does not even suggest that it dodge. Instead, it calculates the angel of the car and swings its tail again, batting the car aware like a baseball. "`{click.wrrr.click]Request repeated: Surrender.`" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-02-27 10:59 pm UTC (link)
	And Manny's jaw drops at the feat. "Dios mio..just..what am I surrendering for?" Manny said, trying to figure something out about this..man, monster, robot? Sounded like a robot. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lightningsquad 2013-02-27 11:29 pm UTC (link)
	Ankylosaur started marching toward Manny, slowly, but deliberately. "`{click.click.wrrrr}Answer: Irrelevant. Surrender or be destroyed."` (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-02-27 11:37 pm UTC (link)
	Manny's face set in a determined grimace. "Sorry, but neither of those is an option." he charges at the enemy, claws swinging at its chest. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lightningsquad 2013-02-27 11:54 pm UTC (link)
	The blow rocked Ankylosaur back, leaving a trail of sparks as the claws raked its chest. It swung one of its own arms at Manny in response. `"Reponse: You have chosen destruction. Proceeding with combat protocols."` (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-02-27 11:58 pm UTC (link)
	Manny just barely dodged back from the swing. Thing was quicker than it looked. Manny went to grapple the robot, trying to force it to the ground. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lightningsquad 2013-02-28 12:16 am UTC (link)
	The robot locked arms with Manny, trying to do the same to him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

soft_inside
2013-02-28 12:21 am UTC (link)

Oh lord, this wasn't going to end well. Manny tried to outmuscle his opponent, but he didn't even look winded. If this guy was a robot, that meant he wouldn't get tired, while Manny would be on the verge of muscle strain at this rate. His feet dug as he fought to remain upright. He had to break this stalemate. Suddenly he had an idea, a move a Luchador friend of his taught him. He just hoped he was strong enough to pull it off. He suddenly fell back, trying to pull Ankylosaur forward so his legs could push on his chest and fling the robot behind him.

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	lightningsquad 2013-02-28 12:29 am UTC (link)
	The Ankylosaur had not expected that. Thrown off balance by Manny's move, it was flung through the air, landing with a heavy crash. Its design made it quite awkward once it was off its feet, and it struggled to rise. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-02-28 12:33 am UTC (link)
	Manny awkwardly managed to roll back onto his feet, though throwing something so heavy with his legs made them kind of wobbly. He considered attacking it while it was down, but..even if it was a robot that didn't sit well with him. "How about you surrender now?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lightningsquad 2013-02-28 01:09 am UTC (link)
	The robot continued to try to right himself. `"{click.wrr.click.} Statement: Go screw yourself."` (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-02-28 01:12 am UTC (link)
	And Manny will just gape for a moment. "..are you sure you're a robot aqnd not some guy in a suit?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lightningsquad 2013-02-28 01:31 am UTC (link)
	It managed to right itself at last. `"{click.click.wrrr.} Statement: Robot. Not inferior meatbag."` (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-02-28 01:36 am UTC (link)
	"Good to know." Manny runs at Ankylosaur before rolling into a ball, picking up speed as he heads for the robot. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lightningsquad 2013-03-01 12:06 am UTC (link)
	Ankylosaur is too slow to move out of the way, so instead it stands its ground, trying to brace for the impact. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-03-01 12:22 am UTC (link)
	And Manny collided with the robot at full speed. Owwwww....he was pretty sure his shell cracked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lightningsquad 2013-03-01 12:46 am UTC (link)
	The blow knocked the robot back down, and at least some of the crack had come from its own armor. `"{click.click.click.}Statement: Ouch."` (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-03-01 01:07 am UTC (link)
	Manny had rolled out, lying on his own back and hissed in pain. It was worse than he thought, some of the plates had shattered completely, exposing tender, raw flesh underneath. "Ditto," he managed weakly in agreement. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lightningsquad 2013-03-01 01:22 am UTC (link)
	Damage assessment was... not good. `"{wrr.click.wrr}Suggestion: Five minute break?"` (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-03-01 01:32 am UTC (link)
	"Si..sounds good to me." Maybe he should call the others..oh yeah, the phone was devastated. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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