ng_mojoverse (ng_mojoverse) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-06-21 21:35:00

Entry tags:

david roberts, inactive - torn ear, plot-"dating game", rachel summers, starbridge

And now, it's time to play....
A studio announcer's voice cut through the crowd. "And now, it's time to play the Mojoverse's new favorite game show.... DATE OR DEATH! Where we try to match up one fabulous lady with one of our lucky contestants! The winner gains her heart, the losers gain a one-way ticket to the afterlife! And now, let's give a very special Mojoverse welcome to our host... The Host!"

The studio lights came on, revealing the studio audience and the partitioned stage. The Host appeared in a puff of smoke. "Thank-you, thank-you. We're so glad you could be apart of our very first episode of Date or Death!. We're got a swell show for you and we just know you're going to love it! First, let's meet our lucky lady!"

He snapped his fingers and Rachel appeared in the chair next to his desk, restrained. The announcer cut in again. "Our lucky lady is Rachel Summers, a native of the Earth dimension and baby Phoneix! She enjoys piloting planes, bad romance novels, and is currently grappling with the attentions of not one, not two, not even three, but four lucky bachelors! Let's meet our contestants!"

The four guys, with each of them restrained except for Sweepzweek, appeared in the chairs on the other side of the partition, visible to the audience, but not to Rachel.

"Bachelor number one is our very own Sweepzweek! The bad boy of the Mojoforce, teenage heartthrob, and hero of a thousand roles, he's hoping to win the hand of the lovely lady and make her a star of stage and screeeeeen!

"Bachelor number two is David Roberts, another native of the Earth dimension. He may look like a nice guy, but he's a real Wolverine underneath it all! But don't get this boy wrong, he's just at home in the garage as he is hiking through the woods. Of course, his father always told him redheads were bad news, but will he listennnnn?

"Bachelor number three is Starbridge Nermani, a prince of the Shi'ar Empire and the only boy here who's guaranteed to leave feathers, not hair, in the shower drain! He's a self-admitted intellectual and noble sort, and claims to love our redhead for her mind... but what will he do when Moooom finds out?

"Bachelor number four is Torn Ear, a cat-person from a hidden society of catpeople who fell in love with Rachel at first smell! When he's not struggling to master the English language, he's busy leaving dead birds on your windowsill! He enjoys sitting in the sun and having his belly rubbbbed!

And now, back to you, Host!"

The Host waved thanks to the unseen announcer. "Thanks, Bob! Now, for those of you who don't know how the game is played--which is everyone, because this is the first episode of our show--here's how it goes. We're preselected questions for our lovely lady to ask the Bachelors. She asks, they answer, and she picks who has the best answer. Whoever she picks advances to the next round free. The others have to face a threat to life and limb! Anyone who survives gets to go on to the next round. Anyone who doesn't will be made into Soylent Dog Food. Soylent Dog Food, for when your dog is hungry enough to take a bite out of you! In stores now!"

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	marvel_girl 2011-06-21 11:23 pm UTC (link)
	Rachel just blinked, her jaw open in surprise. She tried to use her powers, but found that they failed to operate. "...I'm in bleep!" (Reply to this)(Thread)

	smallestbear 2011-06-21 11:43 pm UTC (link)
	"What the bleep is going on," David demanded out loud. He really didn't like the looks of this. His head hurt like a devil and he had a very bad feeling about all of this. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	guard_kitty 2011-06-21 11:57 pm UTC (link)
	Torn Ear struggles against his restraints as soon as he's conscious, taking his teeth to one of them as he snarls and hisses up a fit. "Stupid bleeping bald monkey! If you or your freaky soldiers lay another hand on Rachel I will tear your bleeping bleep off with my own bleepdamned fangs!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gildedcage 2011-06-22 12:00 am UTC (link)
	Starbridge takes all this in, then stares into the first camera-like thing he sees. "You're a coward, Slug," he says quietly, speaking no further. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_mojoforce 2011-06-22 08:31 pm UTC (link)
	"Thanks Bob, thanks The Host. Glad to be here today!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_mojoverse 2011-06-22 10:08 pm UTC (link)
	"All right, now that we've met our contestants, let's get on with the show!" The Host said, grinning a thousand watt smile. There was even a little tink. "If our lovely lady would be so kind as to read the first question?" He held a notecard in front of Rachel. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	marvel_girl 2011-06-22 10:09 pm UTC (link)
	"Yeah, not doing that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_mojoverse 2011-06-22 10:10 pm UTC (link)
	"Now, now, Rachel. You've got to. Wouldn't want anything to happen to those boys of yours, would you? After you came all this way?" The restraints around Rachel began to tighten. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	marvel_girl 2011-06-22 10:11 pm UTC (link)
	Rachel didn't see anyway out of this, at least, not yet. Bide her time... think, plan. Just like Dad taught her. "Okay guys... guess we gotta play for now..." She read the card. "I am not asking.... sigh All right, guys. "If I were an ice cream cone, how would you eat me?'" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gildedcage 2011-06-22 10:28 pm UTC (link)
	Sharra's bloody claws, he would see someone die for this. Starbridge sighed. "Thoroughly but with great attention to hygiene," he says quietly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_mojoforce 2011-06-22 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	"Start with long, slow licks... lots of gentle nibbles. Definitely have to take your time with such high quality. Strawberry too, my favorite." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	guard_kitty 2011-06-22 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	It burns at his stomach, but Torn Ear manages to push his feral rage down. If Rachel is going to play along for now, he's not going to risk upsetting the situation and endangering her. He hears the question, then tilts his head. His ears perk up as he comes up with. "I would make sure I could share you with a friend, so you'd be extra well taken care of." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	smallestbear 2011-06-23 12:40 am UTC (link)
	"One bite at a time," David says gruffly. There is color coming to his face as this is embarrassing. "Slow small ones, with plenty of time to lick my spoon." He rolls his shoulders slowly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_mojoverse 2011-06-23 12:55 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks for your answers, boys," the Host grinned. "Now, Rachel, here comes the time when you tell us who you think had the best answer. And remember, whoever you select moves on to the next round, free. The rest have to fight for their space." He looked to the camera. "So who's it gonna be?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	marvel_girl 2011-06-23 12:57 am UTC (link)
	Well, this was... bad. The only thing Rachel knew for certain (other than the fact that she was totally in denial over not having any interest in the answers), was that she wasn't going to pick Mojo's crony. Maybe she'd get lucky and he'd get killed. But she had to pick someone. She looked down, bit her lip. "...Starbridge." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gildedcage 2011-06-23 01:02 am UTC (link)
	There's the part of Starbridge he's going to allow to talk. It says "Rachel, David doesn't have as much combat experience..." There's the part of Starbridge who doesn't get to talk. It's silently gleeful for Rachel's concern. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	guard_kitty 2011-06-23 01:15 am UTC (link)
	Torn Ear would politely applaud his friend(?) if his arms were free. He settles for nodding his head, then looking to David. "I think we should do terrible things to the crazy boy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	smallestbear 2011-06-23 01:19 am UTC (link)
	"I like how ya think." David says sounding more and more like one of Logan's. "Maybe break his pretty little face." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_mojoforce 2011-06-23 01:27 am UTC (link)
	Sweepzweak remains calm, smiling at the other two. "I'm sure you'd like that. Removing competition and all. But you don't want to do that." (Reply to this)(Parent)

Challenge Round One!

ng_mojoverse
2011-06-23 11:26 pm UTC (link)

David, Torn Ear, and Sweepzweek appeared in the middle of an arena. Before them, the floor opened up, revealing a large pool with small platforms at various intervals across. Giant cannons popped up from the other end.

"And now, for the first challenge, our contestants must try to conquer the River of Death! Freezing cold water below them, laser cannons before them! And in the water..."

An adorable seal rose to the surface and arffed.

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Re: Challenge Round One!

ng_mojoverse
2011-06-23 11:30 pm UTC (link)

"Seals!? Seals?! What happened to my sharks with freaking laser beams attached to their heads?! DOMO!

His majordomo was unflappable. "Not in the budget, oh bulbous one. The other special effects rather drained the bank."

"Grrrrr... Well, are they deadly seals?!"

"Just one seal, your videousness. Remember? You canceled Bobo the Happy Seal? He was all we could afford."

"...Greeeat! Just greeeeat!"

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	Re: Challenge Round One! ng_mojoverse 2011-06-23 11:31 pm UTC (link)
	"All right boys," The Host said. "You know the rules. Whoever makes it across advances to the next round. Die and, well, we'll make sure to include you on the "Those we remember" montage at the end of the season." He took a step back. "Get ready.... get set... and GO!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Challenge Round One!

ng_mojoforce
2011-06-23 11:54 pm UTC (link)

Sweepzweak could do this course in his sleep. The others may have catlike reflexes, Logan-ish tenaciousness and the rest... Dylan Douglas' power is that he's the best at pretty much any skill he even attempts.

Worst comes to worst, he helped out on the Bobo show, he knows the seal, and he could just swim the course better than an Olympic swimmer, and possibly toss the ball around for Bobo a little on the way to make things more interesting.

Which is why it might be a little curious when that's not what he does. Instead, he launches himself out in front, intentionally drawing laser fire, even if he dodges it readily, to give the others a chance to get their bearings and figure out the course while Sweepzweak does things the hard... but stylish way.

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	Re: Challenge Round One! guard_kitty 2011-06-24 01:09 am UTC (link)
	Torn Ear has little patience for this farce, or whatever sort of nonsense is planned. He chases after Sweepzweak, claws digging in each time his feet or hands hit the ground for stability. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Challenge Round One!

smallestbear
2011-06-24 01:20 am UTC (link)

David moves quickly. Somehow being annoyed as ever living hell gives him the chance to really show that he isn't a slouch. While a laser does peg his shoulder he just grits his teeth and keeps moving.

Somehow being annoyed means it hurts less. And he just manages to keep up with Torn Ear keeping an eye out on his..... friend? Yeah, Torn Ear may be a rival but he is also his friend.

"Keep sharp. Don't trust what your eyes show you. Trust yer nose."

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Re: Challenge Round One!

ng_mojoforce
2011-06-24 01:29 am UTC (link)

"If you're going to trust your nose, mind the catnip grenades. Mojo has a sense of humor." Sweepzweak calls back in warning, swinging from one of the supports to launch himself over one of the platforms. He doesn't say anything in warning about that one, but for the people giving chase, maybe its some sign that there's something wrong with that platform?

Now why would he be helping them?

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	Re: Challenge Round One! guard_kitty 2011-06-24 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	Torn Ear doesn't think about it that much, he just copies the same path his prey is taking. He's covered worse terrain back home. He manages to keep an eye out for anything happening to David, but right now he's hunting. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Challenge Round One! ng_mojoverse 2011-06-25 02:39 am UTC (link)
	"And Sweepzweak pulls out to an early lead! Can either of the remaining contestants catch up? Let's watch!" The cannons continued firing, while the platforms would get further and further apart the further along they got. Bobo swam around, occasionally popping up to arf. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Challenge Round One! gildedcage 2011-07-02 12:54 am UTC (link)
	And Starbridge watched. If looks could indeed kill, David and Torn Ear would no longer have anyone else to deal with. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Challenge Round One! guard_kitty 2011-07-05 01:25 am UTC (link)
	Torn Ear propels himself forward, lunging at Sweepzweak when he closes enough distance. "You will pay for your affrontery!" He's been watching dramas to improve his vocabulary. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Challenge Round One! ng_mojoforce 2011-07-05 02:10 am UTC (link)
	Sweepzweak rolls with the pounce, switching quickly to a judo toss, but careful to make sure Torn doesn't go over the edge. "Good, good, more dramatic dialogue. I thought you guys would never get the hang of this." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Challenge Round One! gildedcage 2011-07-07 10:56 pm UTC (link)
	"David! Torn Ear! Don't let him get to you. The important thing is to survive and get Rachel out of here!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Challenge Round One! smallestbear 2011-07-07 10:57 pm UTC (link)
	"He's right." He glares at Sweepzweak. "I may not like you, pretty boy. But My goal is to win for her sake, not to humiliate you." Though that would be fun too. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Challenge Round One! ng_mojoforce 2011-07-08 03:33 pm UTC (link)
	Sweepzweak glares, "I'd love to see you try it!" feinting towards David, as he whispers, while dodging around and sparring with the two, "Let me take the lead, and follow me exactly, the last two rows are trapped. If we're going to get Rachel out of here in one piece, regrettably, I need you two alive." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Challenge Round One! guard_kitty 2011-07-08 03:37 pm UTC (link)
	Torn Ear lands roughly, and is about to charge in for another go, when he catches the exchange. "Explain. Now." His upper lip curls back as he growls. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Challenge Round One!

ng_mojoforce
2011-07-08 03:55 pm UTC (link)

"No time." he hisses. "Trust me or get blown up, your choice. This isn't a game to see who wins, its to see spectacular explosions and dramatic death scenes. Like every Mojo production. Now stick with the good dialogue."

"No way you're ever going to catch me, slowpokes!" he taunts, feinting one more time to keep up the action, then backflips to the next platform.

As soon as he nears the final rows, he pulls out a handy blaster... where he got that, no one knows, shoots a cluster of wires until one just happens to fall just right, and swings across without touching any of the final two rows of platforms... that he pushes the swingline back towards the other two is sheer accident, right?

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	Re: Challenge Round One! guard_kitty 2011-07-08 03:58 pm UTC (link)
	Torn Ear doesn't care what's 'really' going on. All he cares about is Rachel and her safety. "Get back here, you fiend!" He bolts after Sweepzweak, effortlessly grabbing the cable and swinging forward on it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Challenge Round One! marvel_girl 2011-07-08 10:21 pm UTC (link)
	Rachel tried very hard not to cry out. "C'mon guys..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Challenge Round One! smallestbear 2011-07-09 02:28 am UTC (link)
	David managed to grab pm to the lower half just as it was swinging away with Torn Ear on it. And somehow? He doesn't crash to his death of get stabbed painfully when they end up on the other side. David tosses himself up and lands. Then offers Torn Ear a hand to help him off. "Come on, Torn Ear. Let's catch up to His Smoothness. Don't wanna get left in the dust." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Challenge Round One! guard_kitty 2011-07-10 09:18 pm UTC (link)
	Torn Ear takes David's hand, being careful of his own claws. "It is he who will be eating our dust." He takes off as fast as he can, pulling David behind him, although being careful not to dislocate his arm. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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