Darwin's Soldiers: Disruptive Selection

Nick22 · **Reply #5220 on:** March 13, 2013, 07:28:05 PM

i'll try my best.. it depends on how quickly we get you in surgery', because this repair will not be easy..' Labndon replied. " it will be probably several hoursd before you will be out of it.
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roux took a seat on deck as she saw her friends arrive on the collapsing dock. ' better hurry guys' she called out to them..
( i was thinking it woild be like SEAL Team 6. they get puiblic accolades as a group, but thier identies are kept secret and they are honored privately. ssomwhere in the middle of 'open American heroes" and ' you keep your yap shut and we wont prosecute you for all the laws you broke'.)

Serris · **Reply #5221 on:** March 17, 2013, 11:53:49 PM

(OOC - It's like SEAL Team 6.They'll get accolades as a group but their identities are kept secret.)

Dr. Kerzach sucked in the salty air as he burst into the late afternoon sun of the oil rig's surface. He looked around and saw Dr. Zenarchis making for a small helicopter.

"Oh no, you don't!" he shouted.

He then burst into a sprint across the surface, heedless of the shifting surface of the sinking oil rig.

Dr. Zenarchis swore as he climbed into the cockpit, strapped himself in and started the engines. "Kerzach!" he shouted.

Just as the helicopter began to rise, the Cassowary leapt up and grabbed hold of the skids and began to pull himself into the cockpit.

The Dragonstorm scientist used his one hand to try and stabilize the helo while he started punching Dr. Kerzach with the other to try and knock him off.

The Cassowary then grabbed the controls and tried to force them back down to the oil rig.

"You just don't quit, do you?" Dr. Zenarchis said.

"No!" Dr. Kerzach then forced the controls and set the helo on a crash course to the oil rig's surface.

"You f---ing nut!" Dr. Zenarchis then stuck a finger in Dr. Kerzach's eyes causing him to recoil back. Even through the pain, Dr. Kerzach kept his grip.

Eventually, with a mighty crash, the vehicle slammed into the oil rig's surface. Amazingly, both men were relatively unhurt from the crash.

Dr. Zenarchis was the first to extricate himself from the crash. He then noticed a lifeboat hanging from davits ready for deployment. He made for one of them but Dr. Kerzach was soon right behind him and tackled him to the ground.

The two wrestled for a moment before Dr. Zenarchis rolled backwards and catapulted the Cassowary onto the ground.

Dr. Kerzach groaned as he hit the ground.

The rogue scientist ran over to a glass box near one of the entrances, smashed it with his elbow and grabbed the fire ax inside. He then ran towards Dr. Kerzach.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #5222 on:** March 20, 2013, 11:00:00 PM

"Who cares, if you guys get a 'hero's welcome' or something, leave me out of it," said Zyanya.

Nixx glanced at Zyanya, and nodded. "The less media coverage for me, the better," she agreed. "I don't want my association with Dragonstorm to be examined in the future."

Crota shrugged. "You like barely showed up for the end anyway."

"Crota!" Masters chastised.

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Nick22 · **Reply #5223 on:** March 20, 2013, 11:07:55 PM

Landon was preparing sharon for surgery, he hasd kept the tourniquet on until he was sure she as under, then removed it.
- an ally is an ally, besides our names arent going to be publicly released i bet' She added. 'Protects our privacy and keeps the feds hands clean. she patted nixx on the head.

Serris · **Reply #5224 on:** March 25, 2013, 11:33:40 PM

Dr. Zanasiu yelped as an I-beam narrowly missed him as the ship started moving out of the dock and into the open ocean. "Everyone inside the ship!" he ordered.

Alfred and Zachary heaved the I-beam overboard.

"Get my shotgun and as much ammo as possible!" Alfred shouted. "We'll try to keep the ship from getting too badly damaged by debris.

Neville complied, tossing a shotgun and two bandoliers full of ammo at his feet. He then entered the ship after Dr. Zanasiu and the others. Soon, Alfred and Gustave were the only ones left on the deck.

Gustave smiled as he cocked his metallic fists. "Well, time to rock!" He swung his tail at a large piece of concrete, sending it flying into the water.

Alfred raised his shotgun and blasted apart a chunk of concrete. "Just like trapshooting," he muttered as he racked his shotgun and blew another piece of concrete to dust.

In contrast, Gustave used his fists and tail to smash aside any debris he could reach. Large debris that fell onto the deck was unceremoniously hurled overboard.

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Dr. Kerzach fought to keep his balance as the oil rig shuddered. He looked around; if he tried leaping to the side, the uneven surface of the oil rig meant that he had a good change of slipping and falling. And he did not want to give Dr. Zenarchis any advantage.

With the rogue scientist closing in, Dr. Kerzach made his choice. He put away his knife, crouched down and drove his entire body like a missile at Dr. Zenarchis's legs. The impact had its desired effect. The rogue scientist's weapon went sprawling as Dr. Kerzach pinned him.

Dr. Zenarchis smiled. "So you wish to fight this man-a-mano?"

"Shut up," Dr. Kerzach growled as he reached in his pocket for his switchblade. "This ends now."

"Don't think so!" Dr. Zenarchis then spit into the Cassowary's eyes. While Dr. Kerzach was distracted, the rogue scientist delivered some quick punches and then slithered out from beneath him. He then quickly punched him in the kidneys and grabbed him in a chokehold and started tightening it.

Dr. Kerzach, lungs burning, pulled away Dr. Zenarchis's arm, loosening the chokehold slightly. Quickly tucking his chin in, he used his other hand to grab Dr. Zenarchis's lab coat.

Bending over at the waist as sharply and as quickly as possible while pulling the rogue scientist's clothing, the Cassowary threw him over his shoulder and onto the hard metal ground of the oil rig.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #5225 on:** March 25, 2013, 11:44:27 PM

Zenarchis gritted his teeth as he staggered to his feet. Behind him, the remains of the helicopter slid into the grasping waves. He cast his eyes around for a new weapon. Nothing came readily to mind.

Improvising, he charged Kerzach, then at the last second pulled a cord and the Thor's Iris expanded around his back. He pivoted, intending to smash the Iris into Kerzach and hopefully knock him off the rig.

Nick22 · **Reply #5226 on:** March 26, 2013, 01:37:02 AM

dr landon, meanwhile was calmly operating on sharon. there was damagwe to the muscle and tendons and quite a bit of blood loss, but so far it ooked like the tourniqueting would have done just enough to save her hand. there would be lots of therapy and she would have basically relearn to use the hand..

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #5227 on:** March 27, 2013, 12:20:24 AM

Sharon's eyes fluttered awake. "Thanks doc..." she smiled gratefully. "But shouldn't you be working on Aimee...she looked a ton worse than I did...? Not that I don't appreciate this..."

Nick22 · **Reply #5228 on:** March 27, 2013, 01:21:49 AM

we're nearly done stitching the hand back up. once thats done. i'll work on aimee' Landon reoplied.' just go back to sleep. it looks like you wont lose your hand, so thats a good thing..

Serris · **Reply #5229 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:35:18 PM

Dr. Kerzach was struck full force by the Iris. He staggered back from the blow - and right off the edge of the sloping platform.

He looked below him. The rig was sinking fast but it was still a fifty foot drop into the water. At that height, he dared not let go of the ledge he was holding. He spotted at set of rungs that apparently were intended for the rig workers nearby.

Stretching his body as far as possible, he got one hand on a rung and swung his other hand to it.

"You haven't won," he growled as he began to climb back up to the platform - a task made harder by the wind and the rocking of the platform.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #5230 on:** March 28, 2013, 09:54:23 PM

Deciding that a two-ton metal backpack wasn't proper attire for a sinking oil rig, Zenarchis removed the Thor's Iris and threw it down at Kerzach, attempting to hit him in the head.

Serris · **Reply #5231 on:** March 28, 2013, 10:31:07 PM

Dr. Kerzach dodged the backpack but the strap caught his arm and knocked him from the ladder. He managed to land on a severely damaged support but the way it wobbled did not bode well. His right arm aching from the blow delivered by the falling Thor's Iris and tangled in its straps, he used his uninjured left hand to reach his switchblade and cut himself free.

He put his switchblade away and leapt off the support just as it plunged into the waves, taking the Thor's Iris with it. The Cassowary had latched onto another ladder and continued his climb up to the platform.

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Dr. Zenarchis looked around the oil platform for something to use as a weapon. Finding a piece of rebar, he picked it up and scanned the oil rig's surface for Dr. Kerzach.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #5232 on:** March 30, 2013, 07:24:04 PM

"Why are we fighting, Gallo!" Zenarchis called, looking round. He'd lost track of where Kerzach had gotten to after moving from the support. "We're both about to die! Perhaps if we worked together, we could escape this alive! Perhaps I'd be willing to accept jail if it meant survival! What do you say to that?"

He then cried out as someone rammed into his back. Staggering forward, he tumbled off the platform. Somehow, he managed to keep hold of his metal rob and grab a rung of Kerzach's ladder. He soon found himself face-to-face with his foe.

(OOC: Serris, everyone else in the role-play is waiting for this battle to end. Is Kerzach going to kill Zenarchis or do I need to summon Shelton and have him do it?)

Serris · **Reply #5233 on:** March 30, 2013, 09:15:10 PM

"F--- you," Dr. Kerzach said through a clenched beak. He had heard every word of Zenarchis's deal. Using the last of his strength, he held on with one hand and reached for his switchblade.

In one lightning fast motion, he plunged the blade into Dr. Zenarchis's armpit. The area that wasn't covered by his armored vest.

The rouge scientist gasped as his "trusted" guard had stabbed him. He felt his grip weaken as he lost blood. "Gallo, how could you!" he gasped.

"Don't call me that anymore," Dr. Kerzach spat. He wiped the bloody knife on the dying scientist's shirt and he began his climb back to the surface of the oil rig. He barely heard the splash behind him.

He had made it to the top and hauled himself up and collapsed on the ground. His entire body ached and he was wet from the salt spray.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #5234 on:** March 31, 2013, 01:31:48 AM

Shelton helped haul Kerzach over. "Yuri, come on," he grunted.

Finally he pulled his friend to the middle of the platform. "Made it!" exclaimed Shelton triumphantly, until he noted that the platform was submerging already and they were up to their ankles in water.

"It's okay!" Shelton reassured, holding up an unusually large potted plant. "It assured me it was buoyant! Hold onto this!"

(OOC: The potted plant is not buoyant, and will sink.)

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Sharon shook his head and said, "I want to see James. I don't want to sleep. I fear I won't wake up again..."

Nixx walked into the infirmary and observed Dr. Landon. "How is the fox doing?" she asked, then noticed she was working on the Dhole at the moment.

Nick22 · **Reply #5235 on:** April 03, 2013, 11:23:18 PM

Very Well' landon said " He turned to Nixx. " i had to operate on Sharon first' He said motioning to the bullet he had removed , which was lying on a bloddy piece of gauze. ' the tourniquet saved her life, if she hadnt done that, she 'd be dead right now. i'll start operating on aimee as soon as i can' he said. bring her in..

Serris · **Reply #5236 on:** April 04, 2013, 03:20:20 AM

Gustave entered the lounge and returned with Aimee. He gently laid her on the bed. "Get to work Doc," he rumbled.

Dr. Zanasiu entered the infirmary just as Gustave placed Aimee on the bed. He scratched his head as he watched someone with enough strength peel apart a steel bulkhead like paper so carefully handle a casualty.

He sat on Sharon's bed. Her hand - or what's left of it was wrapped in bandages. She smiled weakly. "James," she said.

"Yes, love?" Dr. Zanasiu replied as he held her uninjured hand.

Sharon sniffed him, inhaling his scent. "Thanks for being there when I needed it most."

Dr. Zanasiu scritched his girlfriend behind her ears, causing them to splay in delight. The Dhole's tail wagged excitedly under the covers.

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Dr. Kerzach watched as the water went up to his thighs. He then fixed Shelton with an odd look. "Shelton, did you tell me a f---ing plant spoke to you!? What in the f--- were you smoking!?" he blurted out.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #5237 on:** April 04, 2013, 08:44:51 AM

"It sounds crazy, but watch--" Shelton dropped the plant and it immediately sank. "That bastard..." he muttered under his breath. "Well, we're still okay. I got another idea. Give me your switchblade." He took out his flashlight and cracked the casing open.

Nick22 · **Reply #5238 on:** April 04, 2013, 11:42:07 AM

her hand is going to be fine 'landon said ' she'll need to undego rehab, but i've managed to save the hand and arm. it wasnt easy though.' he turned and began to operate on aimee
(what are aimees injuries,, again?)

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #5239 on:** April 04, 2013, 07:00:16 PM

(OOC: She had her arm ripped off. The two Dragonstorm scientists only performed the mechanical repairs needed to reattach the robotic arm; they didn't do anything for the flesh trauma of the organic shoulder.)