Darwin's Soldiers: Disruptive Selection

Noname · **Reply #1420 on:** April 23, 2010, 01:21:35 AM

Stern looked around the house on the course. He found and disabled some guns, which were set to have gone off had the event proceeded as planned. "This is some pretty serious stuff" He thought to himself. "This is a new low, even for Dragonstorm."

Out of the corner of his eye, the corporal saw a lithe figure walk into the room. It was the Vulpine male who had warned him earlier.

Serris · **Reply #1421 on:** April 23, 2010, 01:34:41 AM

<Shall I get Hans, Werner and Alfred to intervene?> Dr. Zanasiu asked mentally.

Alfred returned to the bleachers. "James, someone snuck live ammo into the competition. They've suspended the contest until all the weapons have been checked," he said.

"Thanks, Al but Shelton already told be about it," Dr. Zanasiu said.

"The question is who would do this? I could understand if live ammo accidentally got into one of the events but live ammo getting into two separate events that are nowhere near each other is too suspicious. I have a feeling that it may be a terrorist act."

Dr. Zanasiu nodded and sent a message to Cpl. Stern. <Corporal, Alfred suspects that the "suspension" due to the finding of live ammunition is no accident and it may be a terrorist act.>

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Dr. Bailey looked at Dr. Landon. "Douglas, something's very wrong here. I can't place it but something's just horribly wrong about this place," he said.

MrDrake · **Reply #1422 on:** April 23, 2010, 01:52:46 AM

Meanwhile, Marcus was still searching for where Hailey could've run off to "This is not like her to just run off...." he muttered to himself some.

Hailey looked to Aimee for a moment "I uh, I have a strange feeling in my stomach....like something's not right here...."

"What do you mean?" Aimee asked back with a raised eyebrow slightly.

Shakila was more or less keeping watch as she looked to the competitors that had freed the three of them before seeing someone not far, a large African-American male....it was Marcus, but of course, she had no idea on who he was, nor on what he was after either, all she believed was that Marcus was a normal worker at games.

Hailey approached Shakila and looked over at what she was looking at, gasping slightly "That's him, Marcus....one of my old team members....he's looking for me...."

Aimee overheard what Hailey had just said "Well, then we're just going to have to keep him away"

Hailey shook her head some "He, like Icarus and Rhino are not to be taken lightly, I should know, they were my old team members"

"Icarus and Rhino?" Shakila asked rather curiously.

"Icarus, a Raccoon, he's a sniper, and he's good at it, while Rhino is what he is....strong, carries heavy weapons" Hailey explained back to the two.

<Uh, guys, we have a problem, the rest of Hailey's old team is here, Marcus, large African-American guy, Icarus, a Raccoon and Rhino, a, well....Rhino in general....that and she's told us that Trinity is here somewhere too> Shakila spoke mentally to the rest of them.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #1423 on:** April 23, 2010, 02:11:57 AM

(OOC: I thought Dr. Landon's name was Micah)

Serris · **Reply #1424 on:** April 23, 2010, 02:26:46 AM

(OOC - Not according to this post. There his name is given as Dr. Douglass Landon. I think Nick needs to clarify which is his canon name: Micah or Douglass.)

Dr. Zanasiu blanched as he heard the transmission. <Shelton, I don't know if you "heard" but Trinity is here! We'll need to get Aimee and Hailey out along with our group! I'm also preparing to send down Hans, Alfred and Werner to intervene.> he said mentally.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #1425 on:** April 23, 2010, 02:34:46 AM

(OOC: I guess if need be, we can say he changed his name to distance himself from the Pelvanida incident.)

Shelton groaned. <Well, this is turning out great. I got separated from Aimee, and Hailey after what happened in the first clearing test. Shakila says the three of them are being held somewhere. I'll try to get more info on where they keep the rescued hostages between contests.>

He turned to Aisha. "I have to go, but if the contest re-starts, I'll get back here in time to play VIP." He headed off to find the clearing test supervisor.

MrDrake · **Reply #1426 on:** April 23, 2010, 02:35:29 AM

Hailey tugged on Shakila a little bit "About Trinity, I know that she's going under another name.....but I don't know what name, she was vague about the details...but I know that she's in the competition.

Shakila sighed a little bit and spoke to the other mentally again <About Trinity, Hailey just told me that she's going under an assumed name here, but she doesn't know what name it is, but she does know that Trinity is part of the competition as well, that, and that Marcus guy is looking for Hailey as well....I can see him from here>

Serris · **Reply #1427 on:** April 24, 2010, 01:03:10 AM

After all the weapons were checked, the contest resumed. Neville looked at Aisha. "So what's your next competition?" he asked. "By the way, how are you liking my shotgun?"

The other competitors around looked glad that the contest was resuming.

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Alfred looked as the competition resumed. "James, talk to Shelton and get the competition canceled. The competition's restarting and I have a feeling something bad is going to happen," he said.

Dr. Zanasiu nodded. <Shelton, Alfred suggests you try and get the contest canceled to keep Trinity from killing innocent bystanders.> He then switched recipients. <Shakila, sif you need to go out of the arena or something, tell Hans. He'll escort you. I'll have Alfred and Werner assist too.>

He then turned to Alfred. "Al, you'll need to help escort Shakila. She's been targeted," he whispered.

Nick22 · **Reply #1428 on:** April 24, 2010, 01:12:23 AM

( micah is his first name . i had forgotten i used micah previously, having not used his first name in some time..)
i'm doing the vip section fnext, and thoyour shot gun is an excellent shot' she added
dr landon, replied ' my name is micah, actually, douglass is an alias.

MrDrake · **Reply #1429 on:** April 24, 2010, 01:17:46 AM

Soon enough, Marcus had found the three of them after much searching. He looked to both Aimee and Hailey, his focus on Hailey in particular "Trinit has been wondering where you have gotten off to"

Aimee stepped forward some, glaring to Marcus "Then go and tell Trinity that Hailey is no longer helping you guys out"

Marcus gave off a small chuckle "Oh, don't you worry about that Subject 17, Trinity has already told me that if Hailey there is no longer helping out, then she must die"

Aimee glared even harder at Marcus "That's going to happen over my dead body"

"Good, good, I like the way you talk....Trinity will be pleased to find out that you too will be dead as well" Marcus replied with a small chuckle again.

Aimee clenched her fists a bit "Hailey, go with Shakila and get out of here, I'll handle this guy"

"No! I want to help!" Hailey argued back.

Aimee turned to Hailey for a second "I don't want your help, I just want you safe is all" she then turned back to Marcus.

Marcus chuckled as he swung a fist straight away, striking Aimee right across the face.

Hailey stepped back some and ran over to Shakila once again, as Shakila argued back to Aimee "You can't do this yourself"

"Just go already!" Aimee yelled back as she swung back at Marcus.

Shakila hessitated some before looking to Hailey "I hate to leave her, but she's right, we need to get you to safety" she then decided to contact the others <Hailey and I will meet up with you, as for Aimee.....she's in the middle of a fight now....against that Marcus guy> she then started to walk off with Hailey following her.

Serris · **Reply #1430 on:** April 24, 2010, 01:28:25 AM

Dr. Bailey nodded. "Sorry about that," he said.

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Neville nodded. "Thanks! The shotgun's custom built for me. I'm actually surprised it fits you so well," he said. "On a side note, I'm doing building clearing but it doesn't look like that's open yet," he said.

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Dr. Zanasiu received the transmission. <Hans! Get Shakila and her friend to safety!> he mentally ordered. He then turned to Alfred. "You help too!"

Alfred got up from his seat and headed down to the arena.

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Hans immediately leapt into action, not caring that he dropped his popcorn bag on the floor. Werner followed him down the stairs to the arena as well.

<We're coming Shakila!> Hans said mentally.

MrDrake · **Reply #1431 on:** April 24, 2010, 01:35:14 AM

Soon, Rhino was seen walking through the crowds, knocking people aside without a care in the world and actually going as far as to knock them out of the way purposly as he was heading for where Marcus and Aimee were suppose to be fighting as he saw Alfred not far either.

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Both Aimee and Marcus continued to block and exchange blows thrown at each other as Marcus grabbed her by the throat and threw her away "Subject 19 will probabally hate me from killing you in the end, but it'll be worth it" he chuckled.

Aimee landed on the ground, but got back up as she saw Marcus approaching and swung a fist at him, striking him in the jaw.

Marcus rubbed his jaw a little bit "Quiet a punch you have there" he chuckled some more.

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From the walkwat above, Icarus continued to watch the event unfold as he spoke to Trinity over his earpiece "What do you want me to do?"

"It's rather simple, if you can find Hailey, kill her and her friends" Trinity told Icarus back "She has outlived her usefulness"

Icarus just smirked "With pleasure" he walked over to a suitcase he left lying around earlier on and pulled out a sniper rifle from it, resting it on the railing as he peered through the scope in order to find Hailey "Come out, come out, wherever you are..." he spoke to himself as he continued to search the crowds.

Serris · **Reply #1432 on:** April 24, 2010, 01:44:13 AM

Alfred entered the arena through a side door. He cracked his knuckles as he approached Marcus. "I don't know who the f--- you are but leave her alone!" Alfred bellowed.

The gunfire from the shooting ranges muffled the sound of the fighting.

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Hans and Werner looked around for the others.

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"Dr. Landon, I hope you've got your gun," Dr. Bailey said grimly.

Nick22 · **Reply #1433 on:** April 24, 2010, 01:47:45 AM

yes i do, and don't worry about it, many people don't know my first name' dR landon smirked, before pulling out his weapon. ' when you guys give the word, we head in..'

Serris · **Reply #1434 on:** April 24, 2010, 01:52:26 AM

"I'll have to sit this out," Dr. Bailey said. "As will Zach. We're totally unarmed."

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PFC Reynolds and the other two Cobalt soldiers had front row seats. Unfortunately, they were unaware of the brawl that was going on because they could not see it. The screen showed someone who looked a lot like Keegan O'Neill going through the practical shooting course...and not doing that great.

"Man, that guy sucks," PFC Reynolds said as he sipped some water.

"I've seen worse," the female soldier replied, eating some tofu strips.

MrDrake · **Reply #1435 on:** April 24, 2010, 01:55:09 AM

Marcus chuckled at Alfred "This does not concern you Bison, Subject 17 here is to be killed and if you get in the way, then I'm afraid that you too will have to be killed"

Aimee scoffed a little bit as she swung at Marcus once again, punching him in the jaw, only to have Marcus more or less just laugh it off, spitting what blood was in his mouth, into Aimee's face before grabbing her in a bear-like hug and started to tighten his grip around her.

Aimee did what she could to get free, punching Marcus in the face a bit before he was finally forced to let her go as she dropped down to the ground, breathing heavily.

Marcus rubbed his jaw some more still as he looked back to Alfred "So, what's it going to be Bison? Leave now and save yourself, or die trying to save the life of this worthless creature right here?"

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Meanwhile, Rhino continued to plow through the crowds as he was making his way towards the stage.

Trinity just stood on the stage, smirking rather lightly to herself as she noticed Hans and Werner in particular, stepped forward, passing Rhino in the process and told him something at the same time as she started to slowly follow the two of them.

Serris · **Reply #1436 on:** April 24, 2010, 02:04:42 AM

Alfred glared at him. "Don't think you can scare me," he said, stepping forward with his fists clenched. Without warning, he swung his gigantic fist at Marcus's jaw.

MrDrake · **Reply #1437 on:** April 24, 2010, 02:09:00 AM

Marcus seemed to let off a sigh "I really didn't want things to have to come to this...." and that's when, from his pocket, he pulled out his gun as Alfred as swinging his fists and aimed it at the Bison, taking a shot straight away at him as he was struck in the jaw.

As he stumbled back, Aimee used this chance to swing at Marcus as well, two swings actually, causing him to stumble back even more.

Marcus spat onto the ground, cricking his fists some as he aimed his gun at the two of them and fired a second shot.

The bullet whizzed past Aimee's ear, yet, she still stumbled back a little bit herself.

Serris · **Reply #1438 on:** April 24, 2010, 02:20:14 AM

Alfred was struck in the gut but being a Bison endowed him with very thick skin and heavy muscle. Thus the single shot was far less effective on him than it would be on a Human. He fought through pain and tackled Marcus with a burst of speed shocking for someone who had just been shot at very close range.

The gunshot echoed around the arena but no one heard because of the other shooting that was taking place.

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Dr. Bailey saw the shooting - as did many spectators. "Dr. Landon! I think Alfred's been shot!" he said.

MrDrake · **Reply #1439 on:** April 24, 2010, 02:26:23 AM

Rhino's head jerked over to Dr. Bailey by that point, jumping forward some as well, watching him in particular, yet, he was of course just silent as well.

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Marcus was knocked back quite a bit, but for a human, he was rather durable, taking quiet a beating as well as he fired a third shot in Alfred's direction the moment he could stand again.

"Leave him alone!" Aimee yelled to Marcus, clenching her fists as well as she grabbed a nearby chair and swung it at Marcus.

Marcus however moved back in time as the chair was swung in front of him before he grabbed the chair and punched Aimee in the face, enough to cause her to let go of the chair before swinging it back at her, striking her with it as the chair proke up as well.

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Trinity was now slowly moving throughout the crowds, pressing a finger to her earpiece as well "Any luck on finding Hailey?"

"Negative, so far, she hasn't shown her face" Icarus replied back to Trinity as he kept on searching the area through his sniper scope.