nextgen_cosmic2 (nextgen_cosmic2) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2013-04-18 21:02:00

Entry tags:

aridis, asleif, brandr, cosmopolitan, halbjorn, iona, kael, marlow, plot - "one of a kind", svalin, team - defenders

One of a Kind
The Collector was always searching for unique and unusual items to add to his personal collection. He had numerous worlds filled with items he had collected over the eons. His attention had wandered away from Earth for awhile, but that changed. Now something unique caught his eye and he was determined to add it to his collection.

He landed on the front porch of the Defenders' compound. He blasted the door into oblivion and walked into the building.

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dashingly
2013-04-20 11:40 pm UTC (link)

It'd be generous to call what he did a dodge or duck, more like falling forward with excellent timing. Well, if you were going to do anything in a fight, he did think it needed good timing, even things like this. Though he did manage to avoid the actual blast just barely, the force of the explosion when it hit the wall right behind him caused him to miss a step and stagger forward.

Brandr used the bit of momentum to move forward again, coming in low and aiming an attack at the hand that had been used for blasting. Time to see if the force field had been put back up at least.

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	nextgen_cosmic2 2013-04-20 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	The force field had been put back up, but it was considerably weaker. The sword went through the shield and stuck the Collector's armored forearm. The metal blade struck whatever the armor was made out of, but didn't cut all the way through. It did go in a few centimeters. The Collector brought up his other hand and delivered a point blank shot at Brandr. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dashingly
2013-04-21 12:36 am UTC (link)

Fighting was getting more difficult, left side out and his breathing not coming as it should...it was putting him quite off to say the least. But at least the force field was weaker and he could get through it to-

Again, at this distance there was no real dodging, and the best he could do was manage to turn this from a direct middle of the chest hit, into one more on his left side again. The pain causes his vision to blur and he doubles over as he can feel the blast sear flesh all over again, this time deeper due to the first blast. Even coughing up blood, he knows he just needs to stay conscious long enough to give Vernique some time.

He sword hand shoots up with a quick attack to jab into a seam on the left side in the armour, aiming for the one where the shoulder and chest parts should meet for most, hoping to get a good critical attack in and slow the man down.

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	nextgen_cosmic2 2013-04-21 01:05 am UTC (link)
	One second the Collector was there and the sword hit something solid and the next he was gone. He materialized right behind Brandr and unleashed another blast. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dashingly
2013-04-21 01:35 am UTC (link)

It was hard to see clearly so he relied more on the feeling of his sword hitting something as an indicator than anything. Which makes the disappearance and hit from behind all that more surprising.

The blast hits him full on and sends the Asgardian crashing to the ground, smoke coming off his wounds. Unable to get up at the moment, his grip tightens on his sword as he grinds his teeth.

One duty. And he was failing.

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	nextgen_cosmic2 2013-04-21 01:52 am UTC (link)
	The Collector walked past Brandr and went to find his quarry. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2013-04-21 09:02 pm UTC (link)
	There's only so fast you can go when you' have to make it clear to a toddler why you have to go. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_cosmic2 2013-04-21 09:07 pm UTC (link)
	The Collector flew through the building and eventually caught up to Vernique and Solver. He landed right in front of them. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2013-04-21 09:51 pm UTC (link)
	Vernique only manages one question as he manages to get in front of them. "Why?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_cosmic2 2013-04-21 09:55 pm UTC (link)
	"He is unique, one of a kind, and he plays an important part in the future." He sent a blast of concussive energy at the woman. The boy wouldn't be hurt from it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2013-04-21 09:57 pm UTC (link)
	Vernique thought two things as she was hit and lost consciousness. One was that she was glad Solver was flying so she wouldn't be dropping him, just on principle. The other was that of course Solver was special. Why did that have to keep becomiong a problem? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_cosmic2 2013-04-21 10:39 pm UTC (link)
	The Collector teleported himself and Solver up to his waiting ship. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

eagleofthebow
2013-04-22 12:21 am UTC (link)

It is barely an hour later when the others come home. Aridis senses something isn't right almost as soon as she climbs out of the car they had been using for her outing. She had wanted to go shopping by herself. Driving is something she is still getting used to.

Others don't often agree with her idea of 'safe' driving.

"Something... doth not feel right. Tis too quite."

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	godlierthanthou 2013-04-22 12:22 am UTC (link)
	Asleif and Kael had had their own outing, one which was taking the far safer precaution of walking. They arrived nearly at the same time as Aridis. She tilted her head slightly. "It seems quite normal," she said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	olympian_elf 2013-04-22 12:26 am UTC (link)
	Kael used his enhanced hearing to try and pick up activity in the compound..and fails. "It's far too quiet, Milady." He draws his swords. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	marlow 2013-04-22 12:32 am UTC (link)
	Marlow was rarely included in the others' outings that didn't involve missions and had been in New Orleans eating Corey's chicken and hoping to get a line on a voodoo princess. She arrived back just after the others. The sight of a sword unsheathed prompted her to create duplicates to loosely ring the compound before she made herself known. "What's wrong?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	skald_iona 2013-04-22 02:14 am UTC (link)
	Behind the other cars pulling up came a streach Rolls-Royce fresh from a premier down at Grauman's and Iona and Hal emerged, both in formalwear. The weapon immediately removed the smile from her face, looking grim. "What trouble befalls us? Who art the enemy?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2013-04-22 01:54 pm UTC (link)
	Tryggvi landed and reared. Svalin was just returning from a ride. The day was perfect for one and she had taken advantage of it. "What ist happening?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2013-04-22 05:40 pm UTC (link)
	Halbjorn was all smiles when he got out of the car. That goes away fast. "Aye." he agrees, rushing towards the house. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2013-04-22 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	Vernique will probably be found first, as she regains consciousness slowly, but sooner than Brandr considering that she doesn't have his injuries. That and she will be keening fairly loudly the minute she remembers why she's on the ground. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2013-04-22 09:51 pm UTC (link)
	Asleif looked skyward, muttering to herself. Why was nothing even simple around here? She followed after the others. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	eagleofthebow 2013-04-22 09:54 pm UTC (link)
	It would not be their lives if things were simple. Aridis has her hands on her bow as she enters the compound. "....Someone has been here!" She doesn't mean to state the obvious. "I doth not see Solver." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2013-04-22 10:00 pm UTC (link)
	Halbjorn scoops Vernique up. "Good lady, what malfeasance is this? Whoe'er hast brought this woe 'pon thee shalt pay most dear." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2013-04-22 11:55 pm UTC (link)
	Svalin saw Halbjorn pick her wife up off of the ground and vaulted off of Tryggvi. She drew Vigfrior as she ran over. "What hath happened? Who ist responsible for this? Where ist Solver? Where ist Brandr?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2013-04-23 12:08 am UTC (link)
	"Solver..." Asleif hissed. A hot flame clenched her heart. Someone had dared to lay hands on her blood? They would pay for this most dearly, whomever they were. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)