Darwin's Soldiers: Disruptive Selection

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #4660 on:** January 10, 2012, 11:11:08 PM

"Faraday begs to differ," growled Sharon from the other SUV she'd managed to reach. She threw a delicate connection of wires and batteries at the female bothering Crota. It was hard-wired to send an electrical charge through any grounded skin or equipment, shorting out electronics and burning skin.

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Far above them, Zenarchis and Kerzach were flying away in their getaway jet.

"Sir, a disturbance below," reported the pilot.

Zenarchis frowned as he peered through the passenger window. "Odd. I can't tell whose side those men are on. We shouldn't stick around to find out."

He radioed Kerzach, who was stationed in the turret on the back of the jet. "Open fire on the individuals below. Expend as much ammo as you like before we are out of range."

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #4661 on:** January 10, 2012, 11:54:56 PM

The female was hit by the device, staggering weakly back and throwing it aside.
"Damn you! All of you!"
She hissed, baring her sharp canines as a mechanical hawk began flying around them harassing each of them...

Serris · **Reply #4662 on:** January 11, 2012, 06:47:56 PM

Alfred started trying to hit the mechanical hawk with his signpost. "Someone shoot the damn thing!"

Neville obliged and sent a burst of 9mm fire at the hawk.

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Sgt. Masters wrapped some gauze from the first aid kit around the bottle of alcohol. He then lit the gauze with a lighter he had in his pocket and threw the Molotov cocktail at the hunters.

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(Zenarchis's Plane)

Dr. Kerzach obliged as he spooled up the .30 caliber Minigun on the plane. Well, I hope I don't hit my allies. he thought.

He then squeezed the trigger, sending a stream of .30 caliber bullets streaking through the night sky.

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"Run!" Dr. Zanasiu shouted as bullets struck the dirt around him.

"No need to tell me," Spc. Crota muttered as he slithered as fast as possible away from the gunfire.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #4663 on:** January 11, 2012, 09:24:10 PM

The cloaked ninja looked up, then swore.
"Hunters! Fall back! For now!"
He cursed, the Hunters running back towards their SUVs. As the bullets rained down around the members of the Anti-Dragonstorm group, several massive flashes burst out into the area, the Ouroboros members rapidly appearing and throwing up defenses. Cale released electromagnetic waves to stall the bullets, as Neku threw up a telekinetic wall around each member. Slash began to coalesce the air around his allies, as Agito drove his hands into the ground, erupting metal spikes to form a dome around the others...

Serris · **Reply #4664 on:** January 12, 2012, 08:20:37 PM

(TX Road)

"Wow, Ouroboros saves us again," Zachary said as bullets pinged against Agito's metal shield.

"Hey, maybe we should ask them where Shakila is," the Mongoose Cobalt soldier said.

Spc. Crota slithered over a crater caused by a bullet impact as he ran behind Neku's shield. "More pressingly, how the hell are we going to get out of here!? One of our SUVs is in two pieces and we can't fit everyone into the remaining SUV."

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(Zenarchis's Plane)

The plane rapidly flew out of range and Dr. Kerzach stopped firing.

"Good work," Zenarchis radioed back.

Dr. Kerzach sighed and got out of the turret to use the bathroom.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #4665 on:** January 12, 2012, 09:04:05 PM

Roux poofed into the area next to Crota.
"Simple. That's where I come through. After all, that's one of the good things I can do."
She giggled...

Serris · **Reply #4666 on:** January 12, 2012, 09:16:54 PM

"Thanks," Spc. Crota said.

"But we also got a lot of equipment to carry like guns, ammo, armor and tools," Zachary added.

"Well, let's just see if we can buy, rent or as last resort, steal an SUV," Dr. Zanasiu said.

Sgt. Masters frowned. "Guys, we've violated a s---ton of state and federal laws already, let's not make that list longer."

"Like we have a choice?" Dr. Zanasiu kicked a pebble.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #4667 on:** January 12, 2012, 11:45:42 PM

Neville looked at Roux interestedly. "You can teleport multiple people? How does it work? Do they have to all be touching you?"

"I'm not teleporting," Shelton cut in. "I'm calling a seat in the remaining SUV right now."

"Frankly I don't care one way or the other," Sharon added in tiredly. "Can we just get moving? Psiophobes like Shelton can get in the car, Roux can grab the rest of us. Just pick a hotel and we'll wait for the SUV to arrive. While in our rooms. Asleep."

"How will the SUV know how to get to the hotel?" asked Alfred.

"Through this magical device," Sharon handed Zachary her cell phone. "I'll call you from the phone in my room. That good with everyone? Any problems?"

"I don't appreciate being called a psio--" Shelton started.

"--Any real problems?" Sharon hissed, eyes narrowed. She was ready for a soft bed and a shower and for this day to be over.

"I guess we can try to pack everything into the SUV," said Zachary. "At the very least, Roux could teleport the wounded or completely exhausted, and those remaining will deal with the storage issue."

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #4668 on:** January 12, 2012, 11:58:56 PM

Roux chuckled, and raised her hand, a glowing sphere forming in her palm as she slammed her hand back to the ground, opening a massive warp to surround the entire group, warping them out to the hotel they had stayed at last, with her reappearing near Shelton.
"There. That wasn't so bad, you big baby. What was there to be worried about, sissy."
She teased. The others reappeared around them, Neku landing on the ground roughly and fuzzing out as Cale, Hawkeye, Kagetora, Slash, and Agito all landed on the ground adroitly...

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #4669 on:** January 13, 2012, 12:58:19 AM

"I was more worried about the teleporter paradox, which still might have happened." Shelton tried to brush himself off, but the process hadn't left any dust or anything. "I guess it's too late now."

Sharon had already headed into the hotel before most people had realized what had happened. "One bed, room for two, please," she ordered pointedly, holding up some ragged and sweat-stained dollar bills. The cashier was too alarmed by her haggard appearance to say anything, and wordlessly handed over a labelled room key after completing the transaction.

Crota checked on Masters. "You gonna need a hospital or anything?"

"I'm fine," Masters winced as he got up. "Who are we sharing a room with? What's the plan for now?"

Sharon's phone buzzed in Zachary's hand. It was a text that said: tell james room one four three :3

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #4670 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:17:16 AM

Roux chuckled.
"Oh, c'mon. I'm a pro. Stuff like that doesn't happen when I do it..."
She trailed off, looking down at her right hand. Or rather, where her right hand had been. In it's place, there was just a bloodied stump and the remnants of a large-caliber bullet. She took a long look at it, then swayed in place before collapsing on the ground. Neku had simply stood up, walking mutely into the hotel and up to the counter, not even caring what his new, bioelectric form would do to people's reactions towards him. He walked up to the counter and to the cashier, handing him a handful of bills.
"Room for one. Please."
He said, his voice now a rasp similar to television or radio static...

MrDrake · **Reply #4671 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:28:05 AM

(ooc: I vanish for 4 hours, return and find a new page on this XD)

(Hotel)

Kiara got out of the SVU herself and approached the desk as well "Just a room for one" she spoke before she in turn, paid for her room and recieved her key and turned to the others "And if you don't mind, I need to freshen up at the very least" she told the group and walked off, limping as usual with her walking stick in order to head to her room.

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(Washington DC Base)

Trinity looked around the office and broke the nearby glass case to retrieve the fire axe inside it and in turn, swung it and lobbed off Dietrik's hand "Sorry, we need this" she muttered to herself, picking up the severed hand, dropping the fire axe and walked off, heading back to where O'Neil was.

It didn't take her that long to get back as she nodded to O'Neil "Got the authorization right here" she told him, showing him the severed hand before placing it upon the scanner, allowing it to accept the authorization.

"Now, best you get to work, and hurry" Trinity told O'Neil as she turned to the entrance in order to keep out for the creature, just in case.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #4672 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:32:51 AM

Kagetora walked quickly into the hotel after Kiara.
"Kiara...wait."
He said softly, but loud enough for her to hear him...

MrDrake · **Reply #4673 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:34:25 AM

Kiara stopped as she turned to face Kagetora "Yeah?" she asked, leaning a bit on her walking stick as she looked at him "You...alright?"

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #4674 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:44:31 AM

Kagetora nodded.
"I'm...well, I'm alive, but... I'm sorry that I wasn't there for you...when we were attacking that base...I feel...like I failed you... but... if you'd let me...I'll make it up to you tonight..."
He said, his eyes downcast...

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #4675 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:47:54 AM

Shelton double-taked and swore loudly at the sight of Roux's wound. He quickly sprinted back to the car and grabbed the first aid kit.

"Roux, do you hear me? Stay awake!" he said. He quickly started wrapping the wound in gauze.

Elsewhere, the Mongoose soldier had approached Slash and Agito. "Where's Shakila?" he asked.

Zachary was shoving all of the weapons and other items into the car so that nobody else saw them. "James," he called, tossing him the phone. Hed rather James dealt with Sharon himself.

MrDrake · **Reply #4676 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:48:59 AM

"Well, considering the fact that you hadn't failed me, I don't see why you need to feel so upset right now, after all, it was that Famine fella that did everything in the base, turned us all against each other" Kiara did smile to him "But what I don't get is how can these Horsemen even be alive right now....it honestly makes no sense to me" she added in, not mentioning Death to Kagetora right now.

Yet, she reached into her pocket and pulled out a small vial of dark red liquid "But I did get this from him, his blood, just wanted to see if that'll be any help to the others here"

'Especially in dealing with Death himself' she thought to herself as well.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #4677 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:56:51 AM

Roux's eyes fluttered open as she looked at Shelton.
"Heh...at least everyone's...safe, right? I didn't...totally fail...then..."
She gasped a little, her breathing coming in short, ragged gasps. Slash looked over, then back at the Mongoose soldier.
"She's...I thought she was with you...with us!"
He said, his calm demeanor noticeably upset...
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Kagetora nodded.
"Alright. And, Kiara...as to the horsemen, I honestly am surprised myself. Though I shouldn't be. My home has seen equally strange things. But to see them here... I do hope that vial will help. But enough of those grim thoughts. I think we need to just...relax and unwind for a little, don't you?"
He asked gently, his eyes flirtatious...

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #4678 on:** January 13, 2012, 03:09:51 AM

"We haven't seen her," said Mongoose. "Shelton mentioned last leaving her with you."

"Hey, Mongoose! Move your ass!" Crota bellowed from the door to the hotel. "We're getting a room!"

Mongoose headed inside, dodging ahead of Alfred and Nevile.

Almost everyone had gone inside. Nobody had seemed to notice Shelton and Roux on the other side of the car.

Shelton cursed the lack of alcohol for a disinfectant. "You're not going to die, at least if I can stop the bleeding..." he faltered. She'd already lost a lot of blood, and the first aid kit was woefully understocked.

<ROSS, I need you!>

No answer.

<ROSS?>

The teleportation had severed the connection. Hopefully, ROSS would find his signal soon, but he was on his own for the meantime.

"Uhhh..." he tried to think quickly. If she got much worse, he may have to tourniquet her arm, which would then have to be amputated. Is that really the next step? Dammit, why aren't I a medical doctor? he cursed silently.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #4679 on:** January 13, 2012, 03:37:38 AM

Roux coughed a little, her eyes drifting shut again.
"Hey...Shelton...if I...die...then I only have one regret... I wanted...I still want to be with Aisha...maybe get married somewhere...I was kinda hoping you guys would be there for that..."
She said weakly. As she started to cough, Hawkeye literally lifted the car up, setting it on the other side of him before kneeling next to Shelton and Roux.
"Roux! Roux, damnit! You better not die, do you f_cking hear me?!"
He yelled at her...