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Barry accepted the medical attention provided by Sheila gratefully. After stopping up the bleeding he traversed with Firefly to the parahumans responsible for dealing with behemoth at a range. As he arrived he spotted an angelic figure of gargantuan proportions. It even had the gall to blast the endbringer and apparently damage it!
Barry was impressed and decided to fire his own projectiles. Taking his tungsten from his packet, he levitated a single steel ball in the air. With careful aim he launched it in the direction of Behemoth with all the power he could muster. It broke the sound barrier and tore through the atmosphere around them. It shattered some pieces off the mammoth figure, but it was already preoccupied with the being in front of it. "I did it! Get ready for another you monster.."
Barry lifted another round to prepare another blast.
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Cicero Bladewalker
Cicero wrapped himself in a sizeable cloak and followed Dalious to the tavern. It was clear the man knew more about the seedy parts of the world then Cicero or Gwyn did. They could lay low and get information. At the first sign of betrayal from Dalious they could turn him in for his bounty. Of course..they could also get turned in themselves. It was a risk they had to make.
Cicero quietly muttered to Gwyn, "We can follow the scoundrel and figure out what we need to clear our names. He knows more about these places than either of us."
Then he got his belongings together and followed Dalious to the tavern. It wasn't as welcoming as the ones he had entertained in his home city. Dark, musky and dirty. He kept his head on a swivel as he took a seat at a table in the corner with his back to the wall. His hood overshadowed his identity. He muttered to his companion, Gwyn, "We will need new identities if we are to blend in and not be caught. What do you think?"
Just then, a bar fight broke forth and sure enough, Dalious was at the center of it. Cicero held himself back from intervening thinking, "That man is a magnet for trouble.." It was difficult to do, but Cicero remained seated and prayed that the scoundrel could get out alive and relatively unscathed.
Escalation of Force: Part 2
Farce wasn’t able to do much, though Fran certainly was more mobile at the time. The ex-villain of the Community ran through the building and carried out as many of the wounded as she could, with some favorites being played in case she recognized any of her old gang’s members. She managed herself fairly well, all things considered, before the entire group heard the crash of something big next to the building.
A lightning bolt had smacked right into the side of the building, causing the entire thing to shake and the power for the building to cut off. A lot of people were out, but there were still a good amount left inside.
“Mantis, how many were left in there that you couldn’t grab?”
Mantis yelled through the clatter, carrying a young man in a business suit fireman style, ”I felt at least 5 or 6! It is hard to tell! One is fading fast!” Axel barked in the direction of the casualties.
Healer ran towards Limbo and said, “Let's go together!” Then she sprinted toward the now powerless building.
”Right!” Fran rushed back into the building and darted up the stairs, whether or not Healer was following. She didn’t know where the people were, so she had to guess based on what she heard instead of what she didn’t. After a few flights, she heard the commotion a little louder, and swung the door right open for both Healer and her to dive right in.
There were two people, a man who was tending to a very bloody leg, and a woman. Fran ran over to the aid of the man and picked him up in her arms, lugging him to the staircase she went up to get to where she was. ”You’re gonna be okay sir. We’ll get you downstairs safely.”
Healer touched the man's leg and the wound was fixed within seconds. She held it in herself until the opportune time. She then helped the woman to her feet, leading her toward the staircase. It was dark without the lighting, fortunately there were enough windows to illuminate the area. They travelled down the stairs until they exited the building without an issue.
Mantis ascended the stairs as the duo exited with the two civilians. A few more trips and they had evacuated all the living from it. The ambulance pulled away with a full load of people. He looked at the two women and stated, ”I'm going to head toward the capes in combat with Behemoth. I will be able to use my ability to help them fight. This is more dangerous than anything we've ever faced before by far. I would completely understand if you wanted to leave now…” His eyes turned toward the sounds of destruction. Axel whined toward his master.
”... this seems like a better opportunity for Gaia to talk.”
”Indeed.” Gaia appeared back in Fran’s place, walking up to Judah. ”I’m not gonna let you go alone here. We’re fighting that monster together, and whoever lives, lives, and I’ll be damned if it’s gonna be you dying.” She hugged Judah before breaking away from him and looking at the monster from the small glimpse she could see it through the buildings. ”We’re a team, dammit, and I didn’t just come save you only to have you get taken away from me by this asshole.”
Healer sidled up alongside the two and wrapped her arms around them both in a group embrace. Then she stepped to the side so that the three of them were looking toward Behemoth together. “I abandoned you guys before when you needed me. Never again. This time I'm in too!” Though her voice quavered from fear, she knew that with these flawed human beings she belonged. She had no intention of abandoning them again. Come hell or high water.
Mantis was taken aback by the sudden show of loyalty and affection. He hesitated for a moment as Gaia hugged him and pledged to even die for him. He lowered his balaclava from his face and returned Gaia's hug. And it wasn't a halfhearted one either, it was a real one. Sturdy, solid and true. Then Genevieve wrapped her arms around them Judah joined in. Without realizing it, he released a powerful emotion he had not felt in a long time. It swirled around them like a dancer in motion invading the atmosphere. Like liquid love and affection. Tears rolled down his face onto his friends. Judah couldn't figure out what was going on for some time until finally the question passed through his mind,
"Is this my...family?"
Judah genuinely smiled through joyful tears. Even in the terror that was Behemoth and the evil that surrounded them there was real love. It was comforting to know there were people in his life worth living with or dying for. Off in the distance arose a massive silver-winged being. It fired off a large silver beam at the endbringer. The environment lit up brighter around them from the display. Whatever it was, it didn’t like the Behemoth. Judah wiped his eyes and stated ”Comon, we have an endbringer to end. I don't expect anyone to hold back!” Then he ran toward their vehicle. Judah took the drivers side. Axel followed after him and hopped in the backseat calling for the others with a playful bark.
”Too bad, I’ll be disappointing with my shitty power!” Farce joked as she leapt into the backseat, reaching into her bag to grab her gun and nightstick once again, maybe for the last time, maybe not. She wasn’t sure, but she wasn’t about to let this fight go without her pitching in. Plus, Axel was back here, and that was the best part of this.
They headed toward Behemoth. Unsure of what they would find when they arrived. But they knew that they were going together.
Reign: Kingdom Come
Chapter 4:C - The Path
Lorenzo guided the hound to the left. A stable, but not as quick of a route toward the tower. The dog immediately took to his directing. It sprinted with all the speed it could muster. The stones beneath its paws flew behind as the earth shook from its weight.
Above the sky continued to darken. They saw the particles descend on the area around them and up ahead.
Gardevoir replied to Lorenzo's inquiry, "What envelops the atmosphere around us is none other then the BreathStalker. It desires to cross over to our world, but we will not allow it.." He began waving his staff in swirling motions around them. The ashen particles were pushed aside. However, their vision was becoming more limited as time passed. Then, directly in the path ahead appeared the BreathStalker. Its hollow sockets glowed with a pale white light in the darkness. Their hound howled in fear, yet continued forward. It was the bravest animal Lorenzo had ever seen besides Loyal.
Gardevoir cried out, "You must use the items at your disposal! Shoot it!" Col had already resolved to use the bow earlier though he did not know how it would come in use against small particles. Now he knew. Col notched an arrow on their mount. It was difficult to aim with its erratic movements. However, his training on horseback prepared him for his shot. The glowing arrow flew true toward the entity. It sank into its chest and erupted in an explosion of reddish orange. It cried out into the wind as it was forced to separate again. The hound trampled over it smearing the BreathStalker on the stoney ground below.
The ashy rain continued to fall, but Gardevoir's staff and key lit the way like a lamp on their path. The tower of light continued to glow through the darkness. It glowed brighter and brighter the closer they came. Hope rising in the darkness.
Gardevoir began to groan in pain, "I do not have the strength to continue to protect us..cover your faces and take as few breaths as you need. Use the shield to separate the deadly ash from us. Fire more arrows as needed. And Marque..you know what to do..." As he spoke the barrier around them began to flicker out, little by little until it was gone. Marque felt his master's hand clasp his shoulder. Then Gardevoir collapsed in exhaustion. The mask in Marque's hand lit up brighter then ever before. Marque felt a powerful urge to put it on.
As soon as the barrier dissipated, smokey ash swirled around them. If they breathed they would inhale thousands of particles. The dog winced in pain. They could barely see or breathe. How would they continue forward?
Escalation of Force: Part 1
Judah slowly rose to a sitting position. His eyes adjusted to the tv station lighting around him. There was Healer, Farce and his loyal dog Axel. The hound bounded onto the gurney and began to lick his master's face. Judah felt his dog's emotions. Surprise, joy, and delight. He patted his animal in equal excitement. Happy to be alive.
Judah spoke up, “I'm surprised too buddy..” Then he faced Healer and Farce, “Where am I? How did you find me?...And why are we on tv!?”
“We’re off the air, actually.” Farce clarified things before outstretching her hand to Healer. “Patriarch broke the Unspoken Rules, and you’ve gotta get a new name. I’ll take the wounds, Healer, since I’ll probably not be around. Fran’s probably gonna take over.”
Healer replied to Judah, "I got a call from Gaia..I'm sorry for leaving you guys. She told me all about the incident with the vial.” She petted Axel and continued, This good boy led us to you. Judging by your wounds there was plenty of scent to follow.” Axel panted excitedly. He definitely was a good boy. Then she turned to Farce and replied, “I’m not giving you these wounds! They could kill you on top of the ones you've already shown me.. We'll have to find one of Patriarch's goons..”
Judah's eyes widened in surprise as he rolled his previously dislocated shoulder and broken leg. All pain was gone. They moved perfectly normally. “Thanks again..this is the second time you guys have saved my life. It probably won't be the last either. Regardless we need to find Patriarch and take him down.” He looked around confused. “Where is he anyway?”
"Oh… uh… about finding Patriarch...” Farce chimed in again as she clutched her side. Like it or not, she was still definitely injured, but she spoke anyway.. “You missed the start of the sirens since you were unconscious. An E-” The ground quaked as the group of vigilantes heard the most deafening roar they had ever witnessed, the building being the only source of muffling that just barely kept them from sustaining any hearing damage. Farce’s eyes immediately widened. "It’s… it’s Behemoth! Oh fuck, the hero killer is here and assaulting Denver. We’ve gotta get out of here and get you two to safety!”
Judah finally adjusted to consciousness fully. The endbringer sirens finally registered in conjunction with the deafening roar. Behemoth was here. Patriarch was no longer a target. They had to do something to help the city. But what could Lethal Force do against such a horrendous threat? Axel barked at the noise. Judah shushed him. Then he slowly rose from the table and began to rummage through his belongings in his pack nearby. Judah took out his kevlar, uniform and other gear. He checked his firearms to make sure they were not tampered with. Then he finally spoke, “We can help with the evacuations. None of our powers can contend with Behemoth directly. However, we can assist the wounded and raise morale.” With that he released an energetic sensation in the air. As he went to remove some clothing to don his uniform he paused, raised an eyebrow and asked, ”Do you mind?”
Healer quickly turned away and replied, “Sorry!” Her face was a little flushed at the sudden removal of clothing. She shook her head and stated still turned away, "I need to find someone or something to release these injuries into,” She glanced at Gaia and stated, “And before you say anything about it the answer is no.”
Farce turned their head around too, though they just looked a little annoyed. “Fine, Gen. The place seemed to be cleared out when we had come in, though. Everyone probably ran when they heard the sirens, but we might be able to go and save a few stragglers.” Farce ran through a mental check of everyone in her head. Sure enough, she still had three people. She wasn’t sure if anyone here had died recently, but she was glad to know that there weren’t any new people in her head.
She turned her gaze to Healer once more. “If we can’t find anyone to get the injuries to, and you’re about to get them yourself, you better give them to me, understand?”
Healer gave a thumbs up and smiled, “Let's hope it doesn't come to that.”
”Agreed.” Judah replied now fully geared up. He donned his balaklava, covering his face. ”Let's find some people to help, or some looters to educate.”
The reforged team headed off to one of the city centers in order to aid in the evacuation of civilians. Healer drove her motorcycle, while Farce had provided transportation in a vehicle she, borrowed? As they drove vehicles streamed in the opposite direction. Traffic jams prevented hasty escapes. The roads toward Behemoth were nearly deserted. A few emergency vehicles could be spotted headed in that direction.
They spotted a building that was collapsed on their way. Mantis turned to Farce and said, ”We can help here. Pull over.”
As the group exited their vehicles, the sight that greeted them was horrific. Rubble and bodies littered the ground. Screams called out for help, but the people running away did not stop. A single ambulance had parked across the street. Its two paramedics were single handedly loading one person into their vehicle at a time. It was inspiring really.
Judah and Healer ran up and began to help carry the wounded into the ambulance as well. The paramedics glanced at them and one nodded his approval. Despite their cape appearances, they were needed. Healer concocted a plan to release injuries into the dead. That way she could save as many lives as possible. As she carried each body, she would absorb the damage into herself. Then when she moved back for more, she would find one of the dead and transfer the damage to the corpse.
Axel helped them spot more wounded in the area with his strong nose. Even with all the sirens, screams and chaos he still managed to retain a level head. All his training was put to good use.
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Sorry on lateness, work has been my primary focus. I will try and post on Monday.
As Swarm and Firefly made their escape, they heard the sound go off. "Peculiar. The city is under attack and there is something to send a warning about..." Thought Gabriel.
Damien replied in his mind, "What purpose is a warning during an all out war?!"
Mrs. Faulkner responded, "Haven't either of you perceived in our study book, parahuman encounters of a third kind, that this is the standard warning for an endbringer?!"
Damien smiled maliciously, "We have no need of this city or her inhabitants. We will leave it to its destruction and return to take it over from the ashes."
This all happened in the battle of Barry's collective. The others protested but to little avail. Damien had the override of the mind. However, Barry still had a little fight left in him.
"Everyone! I know we have been at odds but we have to stay and help the city! What good is there to be noticed by being cowards? We will be remembered and if it is in the memory of saving a singke life I will take it."
Damien scoffed in reply, "Like I would let you..you are weak."
Even during all of this Mire continued her bloodthirsty onslaught toward Firefly with a giant barbed spike.
Barry knew that this would be one of his only chances to go on his own terms. The others aided in the clash of wills in a final desperate struggle to deny Damien his need for power...but more importantly, to leave in peace. Perhaps uplifting another's life to live something worthy of their sacrifice.
That's when Barry leapt in front of Firefly and took a giant slash of Mire's makeshift lance to the left side of his chest. The Kevlar tore through and blood splattered. However, he was still kicking.
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