Darwin's Soldiers: Disruptive Selection

Serris · **Reply #3820 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:08:28 AM

Dr. Kerzach winced. "Oh. Now was she a Human? And how old was she?"

He partially regretted asking this as this might get awkward.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #3821 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:12:12 AM

Shelton couldn't look Kerzach in the eye. "She was a cat. And I swear to God I didn't know she was 17 until afterward. I thought she was older, she thought I was younger. As soon as we found out, we immediately broke up."

Serris · **Reply #3822 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:25:19 AM

Dr. Kerzach said nothing as he looked out the window. He believed that Shelton truly did not know Shakila's age but the interspecies romance was too much for him. Even though interspecies couples were afforded the same legal rights as homosexual, heterosexual and heterospecies ones; he was raised to believe that it was wrong.

He reached over and shut the radio off as they pulled up to a fish market with its own dock and boat.

"Let's buy some food and walk around," he said hollowly.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #3823 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:30:26 AM

Shelton could tell Kerzach was less than interested in continuing on this subject, but he wanted to ask the question he'd been leading up to. "So yeah, I don't know. I really want to apologize to her, but I don't know if its a good idea. It might be safer to just avoid her and hope she's forgotten about me."

Shelton parked the car and unclipped his seat belt, making a mental note not to bring up this topic again.

MrDrake · **Reply #3824 on:** February 28, 2011, 05:40:10 AM

(Las Vegas)

Xanthus simply chuckled at Neku's comment "If you say so, but as I said, I'm not here to argue" he spoke, nodding to Neku slightly as he watched him head off before he turned and sat down upon a chair, glancing to the TV screen before turning it on.

All that appeared to be on was an episode of Bones, granted, it was the only channel available. He kept the TV on as he did not seem to pay much heed to it, just leaving it on for some background noise of some sort.

***

Hailey had not left the dinner, even as the waitress walked over to her to tell her that they were closing in half an hour. That only caused her to sigh some more, going back to taking a bit of drink from her coke.

"Only thing I can think of is asking that wolf for some help, he seemed to know more about Dragonstorm....." Hailey sighed in regards to Xanthus.

***

(Washington DC)

Time had gone on. The machine that Viper was thrown into to take a sample of her powers did not last all that long, yet, Dietrik did not seem to care so much for that. He was still able to obtain a sample regardless, handing the sample in question over to his assistant, whom in turn, knew just what to do with it.

Trinity watched on, remaining silent all the while 'Well now, this is going to be interesting to watch' she thought to herself, smirking ever so slightly.

***

Meanwhile, Zara remained in her prison, behind what seemed to be rather powerful, electric bars. She had touched them and had recieved one hell of a shock from them, immediatly pulling her hand back from them "Now way in hell am I going to get past them without frying my insides in the process....especially my heart....and I need that thing to live...." she shook her head somewhat.

***

Viper on the other hand, remained in the machine, feeling rather week herself, glancing around, yet, her vision was poor right now from the sample that was taken from her. She could not hear properly, nor could she concentrate at all, not enough to escape that is.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #3825 on:** February 28, 2011, 10:39:55 AM

Neku walked out of the hotel, heading down to a nearby salvage yard and picking through a collection of motors and parts, muttering quietly to himself.
"No, that won't work...Need something smaller, more compact...hm, this is workable. Now, need to find....jackpot...and going to need...a few of these...one of those....that just looks cool..."
He continued to pick through the scrap and salvage, finally leaving with a large collection of spare parts and other such things, heading to an open manhole cover not too far away.
"Should be around...ah, here it is. Jackpot. Now then..."
He said, dropping down it, and heading to a fake wall a short distance off. He tapped a code on a set of bricks, and stepped inside as the wall swung open...

Serris · **Reply #3826 on:** March 01, 2011, 01:21:46 AM

Dr. Kerzach walked up the stairs to meet the fishmonger, an elderly looking Osprey. His two Human workers were unloading freshly caught seafood from the trawler in the back.

He sniffed the air. As an avian, he had a greatly reduced sense of smell so the strong fishy odor of the seafood did not bother him as much. But the glare of the sun greatly bothered him - especially when it reflected off the water - thanks to his enhanced vision.

He closed his eyes and reached for the sunglasses in his pocket and donned them. The mirrored shades hid his amber-brown eyes from sight. "Shelton, what do you want to buy?"

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #3827 on:** March 01, 2011, 01:35:46 AM

(New Mexico)

Breathtaker dematerialized in the fog from the fire extinguisher, popping back up again several feet back. He raised his fighting daggers, ready for business, when he paused. After that moment, he smirked darkly and put away his daggers. "It seems I'll see all you folks in Texas," he said. "When you get there, the games end... Ciao..." With that, he vanishes into a mist and slips away through the vents...

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"I want your telepath," Stalker replied. "Him, for this..." He holds Shakila up over the car. "Bring him to the base you plan to visit. You may just have her back alive..."

Just then, a car pulls up on the other side, which Dr Joe, Wally, & Emerson quickly stepped out and drew their guns...

(OOC: Been out with a cold for almost a week.)

Serris · **Reply #3828 on:** March 01, 2011, 01:55:41 AM

"Let's go!" Alfred shouted as the dust from the fire extinguisher settled.

He then ran into the lobby where he found an irate manager waiting for him.

"You! What the f--- do you think you are doing!" he demanded.

"Leaving," Alfred replied. "Now if you'll excuse me, I need to see if my friends are okay."

"You're not going anywhere!"

The manager was large man by Human standards but Alfred simply picked him up with one hand and almost casually tossed him over the counter.

He then pried the sliding doors open with his bare hands and walked to the parking lot.

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"What telepath?" Zachary asked, feigning ignorance.

The Mongoose Cobalt soldier raised his "PICADOR" rocket launcher and aimed at Stalker. He smirked and lightly depressed the trigger. He launched his rocket, hoping that Stalker was distracted by the arrival of three new members.

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #3829 on:** March 01, 2011, 03:17:57 AM

(New Mexico)

With his fang firmly in Shakila's flesh, Stalker was gone at mach speed. The rocket would've shot over the overturned SUV straight for Dr Joe's group, forcing them to bolt from the safety of the car. Wally conjured a translucent shield over the three of them as they hit the deck...

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #3830 on:** March 01, 2011, 03:54:57 AM

Shelton frowned. Clearly Kerzach wasn't interested in helping him with his problems. "I'll buy fish and chips from somewhere. You guys have fish and chips?" he asked the Osprey.

The Osprey looked at his product. "Ummm, we could probably make the fish."

"That's all right. I'll find somewhere else." Shelton turned and started walking down the street looking for a cheap restaurant.

Serris · **Reply #3831 on:** March 01, 2011, 07:32:45 PM

(Cornova, NM)

"Idiot!" Hans shouted.

"How the f--- was I supposed to know that he would move that fast!" the Mongoose Cobalt soldier snapped.

At this point, Alfred, Aisha and Dr. Landon came out from the hotel.

"We're already behind schedule!" Dr. Zanasiu said.

"We're not going anywhere without Gustave-" Zachary pointed to the overturned SUV "-and until we can right this SUV."

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"I think they're gone," Gustave said.

He then crept out from behind the pile of laundry and exited the laundry room. He then wound his way through the hallway with Chase in town until he exited the rear of the hotel.

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(Cobia Bay, FL)

Dr. Kerzach shrugged. He then turned to the Osprey. A seagull landed by his foot to snatch a a fish head.

"Sorry, I don't have an ice chest," he said. His stomach growled.

"Hey Shelton! Where you planning to eat?"

Nick22 · **Reply #3832 on:** March 01, 2011, 08:05:27 PM

Great just freaking great Dr Landion said pulling out a large wad of cash, wish was grabbed by the manager.. " Just get out of here" He said to them as he went inside counting the money..' Well alfred i do hope that 1700 dollars to enough to cover everything Landon sighed.. as Aisha saw Roux come up to them. " What kept you" aisha glared at her.." Let me guess you went to help fight that Breathtaker thing" aisha sighed they looked at the ovverturned SUV>

MrDrake · **Reply #3833 on:** March 01, 2011, 11:20:17 PM

(Las Vegas)

Hailey glanced outside for just a moment and in that time, she saw them, the four she had met before, the Horsemen of the Apocalypse. But the question remain on what it is they were doing here.

Well, whatever the case was, she knew it could not be a good thing as she got up from where she was and quickly rushed outside in order to confront them. However, Death in particular, seemed to fly over to Hailey, looking at her for a moment or so before he moved back and nodded to the other three before he moved off himself followed by Pestilence and Famine.

War on the other hand, did not budge. He was just looking at her, sword seemed to be at the ready.

Hailey looked back at War, her fists clenched as she continued to look at him, waiting for him to make his first move, not even sure if she would be able to take him on or not.

***

(Crimson Base)

Kiara continued to make her way towards to the airstrip, glancing back at Neville before looking forward. He didn't seem to be much of a talker, which only caused Kiara to shrug somewhat.

Soon enough, she did arrive at the airstrip and approached one of the guards there "I understand that I was summoned here?" she spoke, at the moment, ignoring what was actually going on as she leaned on her walking stick.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #3834 on:** March 02, 2011, 10:57:58 AM

Roux smiled at Aisha, her ears back.
"A-actually, I was going after this...spider...thing...and it got Shakila..."
She said softly, throwing her arms around Aisha and nuzzling against her, shaking a little...

Nick22 · **Reply #3835 on:** March 02, 2011, 11:22:36 AM

" Great so we're going to have to find her" Landon said : Did you see where that spider.. thing was heading? He asked Roux as Aisha tried to comfort her.. it was clear that the incident had spooked her.. " lets just get the Suv upright right and head out of here' Aisha said " We need to get on the road and consider our next move..."

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #3836 on:** March 02, 2011, 03:29:34 PM

Shelton turned when he heard Kerzach coming down the road towards him. <There don't seem to be many places here to eat,> he thought-spoke, scanning the places on main street. <I see only two restaurants.>

The term 'restaurants' was being used loosely. One was a greasy-spoon diner called the PelÈ's CafÈ, and the other was a small pub with peeling paint and a sign so faded Shelton couldn't read the name.

He'd rather not eat at either, but he was starving. <Which one should we eat at?> he asked, not interested in waiting for Kerzach to reach him.

<Definitely the diner.>

Shelton paused. That last thought sounded like his voice, but he was pretty sure he hadn't made up his mind yet. "Did you say that? he asked Kerzach once the other had reached him.

(OOC: Kerzach didn't say that.)

MrDrake · **Reply #3837 on:** March 02, 2011, 03:37:21 PM

As both Hailey and War continued to remain at a stand-off, War seemed to whisper something to Hailey. Hailey in turn could understand the whisper completely, which she still found to be odd, but for the time being, shrugged it off as she narrowed her eyes towards War "Listen, what is it that you're after?" she decided to ask first.

War whipsered again as he stepped forward.

"To fight? Is that what you were designed for? Just to fight? To create....wars?" Hailey's fists engulfed in flames "And let me guess, I'm your first target?"

There was no answer from War as he lunged forward, singing his sword at Hailey, to which she had to counter, and fast. She moved to the side slightly to avoid being sliced, before having to move yet again as she punched War right in the face with a firey punch followed by a second punch to the face.

She, however, had to move again quickly as War ignored both punches he had recieved to the face and swung his sword at her yet again and watched as Hailey moved back.

Serris · **Reply #3838 on:** March 02, 2011, 08:08:31 PM

Dr. Kerzach shook his head."I didn't say anything. Hell, I'm interested in seeing if they have better joints to eat at than some of the places here."

He then suddenly got a cold chill despite how warm the seaside town was. He kept a hand near his switchblade, concealed inside his front pocket.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #3839 on:** March 03, 2011, 01:15:06 AM

Roux nodded, keeping herself pressed close to Aisha.
"Yeah...We need this thing driveable again..."
She said softly...