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Rachel Summers ([info]marvel_girl) wrote in [info]marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-07-19 19:49:00


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

And now, back to our story, already in progress... (backdated to the original posting date)
In spite of all her efforts, Rachel had come no closer to freeing herself than when she'd started.  Three rounds of Mojo's sadistic game had passed in all, and she'd picked Starbridge, David, and Torn Ear once each, trying to give them what respite she could.  And each time, they had survived the challenge.  As had Sweepzweak. 

It was enough to drive a girl mad.

And perhaps the worst thing of all?  She'd actually already made up her mind before they'd gotten kidnapped.  She might have hemmed and hawed a bit, but when it came down to it, she realized who she wanted as her boyfriend.

As the guys returned to the contest area, she resumed marshaling what little psychic power she could.



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[info]ng_mojoverse
2011-07-19 09:30 pm UTC (link)
The Host grinned for the camera. "And we're back! As you can see, the score is currently all tied up with all the young contestants. Which means we have to go to the ultimate death match round!"

The stage suddenly split, dumping the guys back into the area below, filled with creatures and death traps, while Rachel found herself suspended over a fiery pit. The flames weren't high enough yet, but her chair was lowering...

"Who will be the first to reach out lovely little starchild? Or will they be to late and walk away alone? Let the game... begin!"

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[info]guard_kitty
2011-07-19 09:57 pm UTC (link)
Torn Ear didn't need a signal, he was off as fast as all four limbs could carry him.

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[info]smallestbear
2011-07-19 10:38 pm UTC (link)
"......."

He hates everyone. Now he is moving fast to get there.

"Torn Ear, we gotta get to her," David snaps as he throws himself forward as quick as he can.

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[info]gildedcage
2011-07-19 11:59 pm UTC (link)
Starbridge is proceeding, talents out, slashing at whatever gets in his way.

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[info]ng_mojoforce
2011-07-22 09:18 pm UTC (link)
Sweepzweak stands back, letting the others tackle the obstacles.

It would be fun to let them die. Mojo would be happy - and when Mojo is happy, everyone around this place is happier. Plus, of course, watching Rachel's paramours going down, one by one, would suit him - teach them to get in his way.

He could, too... because he's seen this show. He was a test case for the obstacles, to make things even he, in all his perfection at everything, couldn't get past.

Yep, that would teach them.

He sighs.

He can't.

Losing them would make her suffer, and he loves her too much for that. Somewhere, his tiny little black heart grows a couple sizes, built around the purpose of ratings and bad-boy/good-girl cliches.

"Wait, stop." he says... ok, so its not very loud. Still, if they haven't rushed in too far, someone might hear him.

"I know the answer."

Damned cliches.

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[info]marvel_girl
2011-07-22 10:16 pm UTC (link)
C'mon guys... Rachel thought, her mind and heart racing. She'd never forgive herself if anything happened to any of them, even though she knew that this was entirely Mojo's fault.

How in the heck had she ended up with three different guys (four? She really had no clue what was going on with Mojo's number one contender there) all vying for her attention?

Her chair started dropping and she forced herself to close her eyes. She needed to gather up as much mental power as she could...

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[info]gildedcage
2011-07-22 10:26 pm UTC (link)
Starbridge doesn't like taking his eyes off Rachel right now, but he turns and looks at ... That Person. "Do tell. She's sinking"

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[info]ng_mojoforce
2011-07-22 10:48 pm UTC (link)
"The challenges are set so no one can do it alone. I should have let you guys figure it out the hard way - but its literally impossible without teamwork. If you want to save her, you need my help."

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[info]guard_kitty
2011-07-22 11:01 pm UTC (link)
Torn Ear's good ear twitches abruptly, and he turns back, looking intently at the scoundrel, nodding.

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[info]smallestbear
2011-07-23 01:33 am UTC (link)
"That makes more sense than anything else has today," David says with a slow scowl.

"Guys, we do this together. We get her out of this place," David says seriously. "We do it together 'cause it's the only way."

Oddly fitting that the only way to win is to team up.

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[info]ng_mojoforce
2011-07-23 03:42 am UTC (link)
The only way to do it being teaming up is, of course, because thinking of others and their welfare is consistently what Mojo can't do, and thus always overlooks.

"Ok, all the lasers, robots, everything have a pattern. Some of them are confusing patterns, long ones, but there's still a pattern. I'll keep the killbots off of you..." and look good doing it, of course. "...You guys, figure out the patterns, get through the laser fields. Someone will have to distract Humungo the Super-Slicer - Mojo loves that robot, so just distract it, don't blow it up, or he'll gas the arena... and just one person, cause it will take at least two to get up the pole, across the water trap... which is really full of acid..." he let's the others decide who will do what, just describing the course as quickly and quietly as he can.

"I'm counting on you losers to save the woman I love, so don't let me down."

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The broadcast booth
[info]ng_mojoverse
2011-07-22 10:09 pm UTC (link)
Up in the broadcast booth, Spiral, Mojo, Major Domo, and the various studio technicians were watching.

Spiral lounged across one of the couches, looking rather bored by the whole affair. "You're not really going to just kill her, are you? I mean, it's been so long since I've had a baby Phoenix to play with..."

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Re: The broadcast booth
[info]ng_mojoverse
2011-07-22 10:12 pm UTC (link)
Mojo was seeing dollar signs. The early ratings on this show were through the roof. Of course, he'd have to find some other schlub for the next episode... maybe flip the genders, have some girls fighting it out over a guy... Yeah, he could show that in the special adult time slot, charge extra....

Spiral was talking, he was reasonably certain, but he wasn't particularly listening. "Yeah, yeah, whatever, she's yours when this is over. Poke, play, go nuts!"

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A few hours later
[info]marvel_girl
2011-08-07 08:41 pm UTC (link)
Once the team had been given a quick once-over by the Doctors McCoy (and Rachel had calmed down from "world destroyer" mode), Rachel got David, Starbridge, and Torn Ear together in the solarium.

"So, um..." she began. "Today was... insane. I know. So I'll completely understand if you guys don't want anything to do with me.

But... um... even before this whole thing started... I was already thinking about making a choice. You guys have been great, but keeping this going, well, it wasn't fair to anyone. I guess I just kind of liked all the attention having three guys after me came with."

She took a breath. "But um... so I guess I should tell you what I decided."

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Re: A few hours later
[info]smallestbear
2011-08-07 08:46 pm UTC (link)
David shakes his head.

"Today wasn't bad. Don't blame yourself."

He is a damn dirty liar. He had been jealous of that Mojoworlder. He had never felt jealous of the others. He had never been afraid of getting killed either but he had been afraid for Torn Ear and Starbridge.

"Oh."

She's going to choose. His mind just goes blank because he has no idea who Rachel would choose.

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Re: A few hours later
[info]gildedcage
2011-08-07 09:57 pm UTC (link)
"None of this was your fault, Rachel," Starbridge agrees vehemently, then, "Oh."

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Re: A few hours later
[info]guard_kitty
2011-08-07 10:04 pm UTC (link)
Torn Ear sighs. "I'm very sorry I couldn't take revenge on that ugly slug-man for you, or the scoundrel who was touching you." He growls softly, before she moves on.

Oh.

Yes, he had been starting to understand that most humans only had one partner. One of significance anyway.

Oh well, it wouldn't change anything. He would still be there whenever she needed him. As long as she was happy, he was happy.

"Go on, Rachel. Just tell us."

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Re: A few hours later
[info]marvel_girl
2011-08-07 10:09 pm UTC (link)
Well. Here it was. Moment of truth. Someone would walk away happy, someone would walk away dejected, and Torn Ear would walk away disappointed but content that she was happy.

So. Deep breaths.

"I just want you all to know, you've all been... great. And you're all important to me, and I hope we can still be friends.

But I put a lot of thought into this. And I've made my decision."

Another deep breath.

"Starbridge."

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Re: A few hours later
[info]smallestbear
2011-08-07 10:14 pm UTC (link)
David felt like someone just poured cold water down into uncomfortable places.

He also never expected to get the girl.

"Yeah sure." Whatever. "I need to be somewhere that isn't here so I don't say things I know I'll regret.... but I'll be happy for you once I'mm feeling... rational."

He's going to go someplace else now.

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Re: A few hours later
[info]gildedcage
2011-08-07 10:16 pm UTC (link)
Starbridge's eyes go wide, shocked, then shining. He nods solemnly to David as he leaves, then politely to Torn Ear. "You've been invaluable in everything that just happened, and I am eternally in your debt." He can tell David that... later. When it stings slightly less.

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Re: A few hours later
[info]guard_kitty
2011-08-07 10:38 pm UTC (link)
Torn Ear just tilts his head and smiles, turning to pat Starbridge on the back. "You should be happy. You will make Rachel very happy." Or else.

He goes and hugs Rachel. "I am glad we can still be friends. I owe you very much for all you teach me. Now, I believe I shall go follow David, in case he wants to talk to someone other than you."

And, keeping a polite distance, Torn Ear will do just that.

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Re: A few hours later
[info]marvel_girl
2011-08-07 10:52 pm UTC (link)
Well. That went... about as well as could be expected. Rachel had deliberately put her telepathic shields up on full strength, to avoid hearing anything from Torn Ear or David's thoughts.

So now that left her alone with Starbridge.

"So... um..."

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Re: A few hours later
[info]gildedcage
2011-08-07 10:58 pm UTC (link)
And as soon as it's even vaguely appropriate, Starbridge will pull her into his arms more firmly than one would expect. "I am honored, Radiant One."

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Re: A few hours later
[info]marvel_girl
2011-08-07 11:12 pm UTC (link)
Well, okay. This... this was pretty dang nice. And Radiant One? Well, a girl could get used to that.

"Hey, if anyone should be honored, it's me," she said.

And she leaned in a little closer...

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Re: A few hours later - [info]gildedcage, 2011-08-07 11:14 pm UTC
Re: A few hours later - [info]marvel_girl, 2011-08-07 11:59 pm UTC
Re: A few hours later - [info]gildedcage, 2011-08-08 12:59 am UTC
Re: A few hours later - [info]marvel_girl, 2011-08-08 10:53 pm UTC
Re: A few hours later - [info]gildedcage, 2011-08-09 01:05 am UTC
Re: A few hours later - [info]marvel_girl, 2011-08-09 01:21 am UTC
Re: A few hours later - [info]gildedcage, 2011-08-09 01:27 am UTC
Re: A few hours later - [info]marvel_girl, 2011-08-09 09:24 pm UTC

[info]marvel_girl
2011-08-09 01:21 am UTC (link)
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