[IC] Academy of Heroes and Villains

[CallaLily180]

As this had happened Nacelle had stopped and watched them with a small chuckle. Had the battle become a place for a chat? She shrugged and moved t what was the ice wall and observed them all.

[KatherinWinter]

"I don't not mind those abilities." Griffin stated calmly. Stumbling backwards abit he was able to catch himself before he fell over. He gave some thought to what he could use against Kalinda. "Feel free."

[MarshiestMallow]

This would be a good test of her telekenesis strength. She flung up both hands, aiming to lift Griffin in the air, and keep him there. She unconsciously held her breath

[KatherinWinter]

"Well done." Griffin congratulated her. It was clear that she had been working on her telekinesis. He had no idea she was strong enough to pick him up. He wondered how long she could keep him up her. Griffin relaxed and watched what was left of the battle. If Kalinda lost her grip on him, Griffin could use his own ability to fly to stop his fall.

[MarshiestMallow]

Kalinda started to struggle. Her body shook with the effort, and her head hurt. She let him go all at once, but quickly took to the air, and pushed downwards against him instead. Pushing down was easier then pushing up. Gravity helped

[KatherinWinter]

Griffin was surprised to find himself going down. He hadn't thought about that option. He was curious to see what else his friend could do. "You have been practicing."

[CallaLily180]

Nacelle was fairly interested in what they did, that was amazing. Maybe as they grew their powers would grow even stronger, she was of course mainly focused on the girl. As she studied the both of them she made a mental list of their powers shown so far.

[MarshiestMallow]

Kalinda smiled, "Yes. I've trained in the gym the last few days with it" She immediately landed, and raised both hands, picking up rocks and things that were around

[SomeoneSomewere]

Austin dashed over the trees, giving a nod to Connor once the webs were gone. His ears easily picked up Ben's voice, and ran the dropped from the tree, next to Ben, with a whimper of pain. He almost immediately formed a fist, and sent a strong powerful punch straight towards Ben's temple, where if it hit full force, it easily had the strength behind it to knock him out.

[Dioxide]

Mimic

As the second hand on his watch struck at 12, 4 pm sharp, that was the end of the simulation.

Mimic spoke through the surge of new stimuli from the students' return, "Good job everyone. Class tomorrow as usual. See you then."

[Dioxide]

Gretchen

Unknown Location

Gretchen could feel herself come through, her consciousness struggling to overcome the mysterious fatigue that’d come to subdue her. In an attempt to identify her whereabouts, her vision failed her. No, her vision was fine; either she was blindfolded or she was somewhere dark – the lack of slight pressure around her eyes rebutted the former.

As she regained awareness and feeling throughout her body, she felt a constriction that prevented her from moving. She logically deduced it to be a straitjacket from her folded arms over her chest. She wanted to leave, leave of this entrapment and so, focused. Her body began to glow, and soon the straitjacket fell through her body of light, the intangibility of her state escaping the bondage. But as she shone, it was revealed that she was contained in a black box, absolutely sealed and void of any openings where she could possibly slip through. The box only provided enough space for her to stand still. She only had so much essence of light left in her before she could no longer use her powers. She reverted back to her physical form and stayed calm.

A person can never be prepared for everything, but circumstances necessitate and pressure someone to act in adaptation. She rested her back against the cold wall of the box, and with barely any room to raise her arms, planted them against the front wall and pushed. Nothing happened, and judging from how cold the wall was, it was metal and rigid – there was no way of escaping this prison. She could try punching and applying force with her fists in solidified light, but there was simply no room.

She needed not worry too much. There was no way they could ever stop her as soon as the metal box opens. She’d be gone before they even blinked, possibly blinded by a beautiful trail of rainbow. But what if they never opened? The vulnerability of her current state troubled her. She attempted to listen to her surroundings, but could hear nothing. She did take note of the slight vibrations and jostling movements that were near infinitesimal but present from inertia. She was moving, transported, perhaps in an inconspicuous vehicle. Surely, this must mean she was to be taken somewhere, their purpose still secret.

How did she even end up here? Surely they couldn’t have traced her back. Perhaps it was carelessness and predictability. She was sure to not use her powers to return home to be the good little girl, away from her naughty, adrenaline-junky self. Perhaps she’d gained so much notoriety that they paid extreme attention to her, who “they” are, again another mystery. She cursed herself for her idiocy, for the brevity of such “proclivity” of her negligence may have cost her life…. but unequivocally, deep down, this was perhaps the most exciting thing that’s ever happened to her. Being kidnapped and taken somewhere? Being cleverly and uniquely trapped so she may not escape? What a turn-on! Away with the boring, feeble attempts of apprehension, in with elaborate, menacing, enigmatic incarceration and possible execution!

Gretchen donned a large, excitable, downright creepy grin in the dark.

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Bruce Wayne

Principal’s Office

The Principal, normally busy with paperwork, management and future assessments and developments for the Academy, watched the feed of the class exercise, paying attention to his daughter Phoebe. He is not one to express emotions explicitly but underneath the stoic look of iron will and heart exists a strong, unconditional love for his child. Pride and concern filled his mind when he was brought back to reality, a moment of vulnerability as a knock on the door grabbed his attention.

“Come in.”

Clark Kent opened the door, his huge physique barely passing through the frame, his formal clothes failing to contain his bulging muscles, walked forward to Bruce and leaned over the table, hands firm, rested on the edge.

“She’s here, and she’s taken to the room as you requested.”

“Has the room been prepped? Flash on stand-by?”

“Everything’s a-go. Listen, you don’t have to be the one to do it. As soon as her containment opens, she’ll go after anyone.”

“She won’t get me.”

And with that, exited his office and hastily paced his way to the far end of the campus, a large, armoured truck with guards transporting a large metal box to the building. He remembered how one of the recent graduates, Sue Cassidy, also on her first day had guards following her. She was a sweetheart, but a walking sonic bomb that could level an entire city. She graduated early on Bruce’s personal recommendation, Sue displaying great resolve and heart to being a true hero as well as developing control over her powers. The Academy’s prestigious reputation of creating the best of heroes and villains was not failed by Sue. Now, it is being contested with one public menace Gretchen Williams.

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Gretchen

Somewhere in the Academy

Tossing and turning, Gretchen groaned in pain in the box as her world fell to an angle and was being moved. The speed of which she was being lifted up was unnaturally fast, and before she could regain composure, she felt herself settled down, then nothing.

In the silence and inactivity, she readied herself for whatever might happen. If she were to die, that’d be a damn shame.

Suddenly, a primed explosive blew, and air started rushing in and a glimmer of light peeked its way to Gretchen’s face and body all around her. She felt revitalized, and soon her light form came to, and ran out straight. She would have been gone in an instant where it not for the mirror in front of her that bounced her back. She, now on the floor and panicked, looked around her to see a fully mirrored room. Clever.

In the corner of her eye, she saw a man whose repeated reflection from multiple mirrors made his exact location almost impossibly to track. Her eyes traced the mirrors to try and find him, and ran for him in light form. No good, she ended up at another side of the room from disorientating light bouncing.

“Please remain calm, Miss Williams.”

Shocked with the formalities and knowledge of her name, she responded:

“How do you know my na- Oh. Batman.”

Even without his uniform, his very presence emanates the Dark Knight, of justice and solitude, an unbreakable will of righteousness. She trembled slightly, but both their expansive knowledge made the following conversation very quick. She decided to speak to one reflection of the multiple dozen.

“So am I at the Academy?”

“Yes. You’re brought here because you have been a public menace and a danger to the society. We believe you are in need of rehabilitation and education. Your crimes are negligible, but your attitude may only grow towards injustice and deviance and that is something we don’t want.”

“What else have I to learn? I’m as smart as they get.” Gretchen pointed to her right temple, boastful of her intelligence. “Besides, I’m pretty sure your Academy can’t possibly contain me. I learn well from my mistakes and you will not catch me.”

“We understand you’re in constant search for excitement. I can imagine it getting boring when everyone around you is as slow as an untaught toddler, but your potential and abilities are much more than for fun. You can do great things with them.

Besides, you’re mistaken by thinking we cannot catch you.”

Something tapped Gretchen’s shoulder, and in the next instance she turned and threw a left hook punch to Bruce Wayne’s face, only to be blocked and grabbed. Gretchen became light-intangible to release for the grip, and with a swift twist, arched back to swing her light-solid fists, only to be thrown away with a mighty kick.

She groaned and landed on her side, she clutching onto her side, when Bruce spoke.

“With great power comes great responsibility. With freedom, expect control. Have you considered that maybe your insistence on being a local terrorist to quench your thirst for enjoyment is because you’ve found no purpose but have all this utility?”

The genius that she was, the beauty that she was given, the abilities that were practically God-sent, yet she didn’t have a purpose for them? Did he have a point?

“Look. Whether or not you like it, you’re staying under our surveillance. The Academy and its staff have been assigned to look out and handle you should you be a tyrant again. We will eliminate every possible means of your short-lived, deviant entertainment but are providing you an opportunity to do greater than you are now.”

“So I have to stay here and be a goody two-shoes? You’re going to watch me as well while I wipe my ass?”

“Essentially.”

“And what makes you think I won’t just keep on evading your every attempt of capture?”

“Did you like that metal box? I’ve also got many friends with me.”

“Christ. Fine,” a soft smile of disappointment that connoted anger and annoyance followed.

“Alright, this way.”

A door opened from one of the mirrors, and out she ran through it, only to halt in her path by multiple superheroes in her way. The Flash, Martian Manhunter, Superman, hell even Sentry was there. She crossed her arms and puckered her lips, her left leg crossed behind her right, with a sexy whip of her blond, nearly silver hair. She flashed a wink to all three and a kiss in the air with luscious lips.

Gretchen looked out, around her, trying to fathom the sheer size of the campus, and going over the fact that she was now a prisoner. How… exciting. This very well could turn out to be a good thing. Who knows? What excited her more? Them trying to rehabilitate her and she already plotting her escape within the next minute? Or heeding Bruce Wayne’s words, and finding a deeper purpose? Did he imply there could something be more fun than this? ‘cause God she’s bored of everything else.

Whatever happens, Gretchen will get her fix of fun. Her smile accentuated by her bright red lips, hands shaking in anticipation. A voice called out behind her.

“Your class is tomorrow. Here’re the keys to your room. I’m sure you’ll figure out where it is.”

He’s right.

“Welcome to the Academy of Heroes and Villains.”

[knight125]

Anthony frowns as he stands up from his desk. "That was awfully anticlimactic, wouldn't you say?" he asks Mimic while on his way out of the door. After a quick glance of his watch, he recalls the mental schedule he had compiled of where each staff member was on a normal day. At this time, Samuel Stern is usually in Dr. Connor's laboratory, conducting various experiments. With this in mind, Anthony sets off to find the green-skinned, bulbous-headed genius. Once he had located the Leader, Anthony says simply, "I'm calling upon the favor you owe me right now. Go convince Professor Xavier to remove any mental blocks he has on Kijani, concerning her powers. Good day." After that short, one sided conversation, Anthony walks away briskly, in the direction of the parking lot.

Ben leans back in his seat and asks loudly, "So. Who do you guys think would have won that fight?"

[MarshiestMallow]

"Our team" Kalinda said, as she headed outage door, to Romanoffs class, looking forward to it. She undertook it, but chickened out when she went to ask if Romanoff would help her a bit more. Instead, she headed out the door. She sighed, wondering what to do now.

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Phoebe blinked, coming out of the simulation. She stretched, rising and looking about for Katherin, thinking they could go for the girls night, even though it was just the two of them.

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Connor felt that that had been completely useless, having not really done much. Still, he supposed it had been better then just fight one on one. He grabbed his pack, standing

[KatherinWinter]

Katherin stretched as the simulation came to an end. She was glad it was over. A bit anticlimactic but Katherin felt she had done reasonably well.One more class left. Katherin set the helmet down and headed for the day.

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Griffin rubbed the back of his neck. Kalinda had surprised him, but he was pleased that his friend had done so well. Griffin felt his own contributions hadn't been too bad. He had slowed down the other team.

[Mistress Dizzy]

Devika rubbed her face as she took off the helmet, sighing deeply. She had done literally nothing. She might as well not have been there at all. A low groan escaped her as she thumped her face on her hands and stared at nothing. "You are... so useless..." She hadn't felt this bad about herself since she'd flunked her law school entrance exams.

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Kijani yanked off the helmet, frustrated. She let out several curse words in various languages, before angrily touching the notebook at her desk. It didn't respond. "ARRGH!" She shoved it off the desk in a fit of anger, and then snatched up the rest of her things before bailing on the class. It had been so wonderful to have her power back... and now it was gone again. It felt like a chunk of her soul had been ripped out.

[MarshiestMallow]

Phoebe followed Katherin, catching up with her. "Do you want to do something after classes are over?" She asked hopefully. She wanted her friend, wanted to do something, anything. "We could go into the city"

Connor shrugged his pack on, and went after Kijani, and not saying anything, he merely caught up with her

[Anime_Freak]

Kyra's eyes fluttered open and she slowly took off the helmet. She stood, setting it on the desk as she walked out of the class.

[KatherinWinter]

Caits said
Phoebe followed Katherin, catching up with her. "Do you want to do something after classes are over?" She asked hopefully. She wanted her friend, wanted to do something, anything. "We could go into the city" Connor shrugged his pack on, and went after Kijani, and not saying anything, he merely caught up with her

"I haven't been to the city yet. I think that sounds like an excellent way to spend the evening. " Katherin replied with a grin she was glad Phoebe had asked. It had been ages since they had gotten together.

[MarshiestMallow]

Phoebe smiled, "Great" She said, "I'll see you after class then!" She quickly went to Captian America's next class, and when that was over, she headed to her dorm to change, putting her things away

[KatherinWinter]

Katherin had a hard time paying attention in her last class. She was excited to spend the evening with Phoebe. She did get a few notes taken though. Once class was over she headed towards the girls dorm.

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Zack was glad to head towards his last class. He didn't have any specific plans for the evening but he wanted to do something interesting. Maybe met someone new.