Heroes Uprising Part 16

James: What? Damn! You don't remember?
Harry: Nope...
James: And there's no memories...someone messed with your heads...I'll have to see to this
Me: Well...we feel fine...can we go?
James: That reminds me! Before you find out and do something stupid

"James tells them about Marie and Milo"

Me: Damn...we should go see her...you saw she's at her usual bar?
James: Yes...YOU should go home though...trust me
Me: Why?
James: Oh...nothing

"James mirrors their previous words, and obviously knows they're hiding something, but lets them off the hook"

Harry: I'm gonna go. You head home bro

"Harry leaves at light speed"

Me: See ya around James

"I vanish in mist"

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"Near hangs up. He then contacts an agent"

Near: Alright, start working on getting me information on Latveria's current status..with the SXM's help we should be done here in a few hours

*Tesla stood at the doors entrance, unsure how to really respond.*

Tesla: If your here to give money... your better going to a charity...

*There is a somewhat awkward pause between the two.*

Tesla: Em sorry, well welcome to Genosha. Can we, help you?

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*Sandra notices the two as they arrived.*

Sandra: Well there is some good news guys, Filipe and Harry are back.

*Mike stands there confused for a moment before silently putting the dollar into his back pocket. His ice cream hadn't even melted or dripped since he got it which brought a smile to his face before he gave it a lick.*

Mike: Um... Yeah you can help me. I'm looking for a girl named Tiffany. I'm a huge fan.

"I arrive back at mine and Rachel's place as I enter the door, I end up finding a young girl, around 12 years old, who I have never met. Hair in pigtails, and blue eyes"

Me: Hummm....

"Suddenly, I'm tackled to the ground by an unseen adversary...who turns out to be Rachel"

Me: Damn it Rachel!

"She gets me back up, and then slaps me, and then kisses me"

Me: For fucks sake!!

Rachel: YOU HAD ME WORRIED SICK!
Me: Yeah...understood...so hum...sorry about that. Who's...

"We see Holst, James and Rachel, having an argument

Rachel: We are not sticking her with the other kids!
James: Look Rachel, regardless of you personal affection for this girl, she's a young mutant and needs to learn proper conduct
Rachel: No! She's a kid that's been through hell and deserves a family, not an institution! I refuse to let her be put in with the other kids.
Holst: Rachel, don't the other kids
Rachel: What?! Deserve a family too? Except she's been turned in a hunter and forced to watch her sister die...and for some reason the way they interacted doesn't leave me so sure that Silke or BGS or whatever wasn't...you know
James: Sexually abusive...just say it...and yes. I read her mind. It was frankly obvious...poor girl never fought back because she still loved her sister. She already said that it's the reason she tried to get you to lower the shield...well what do you propose? I could talk to Yama about her staying with
Rachel: Nope...she's staying with me and Filipe. I'll legally adopt her if I have to make it clean
James: We hardly need to go that far but...you? A mother figure...Rachel I
Rachel: I'll be fine...plus Filipe will help me. You're not talking me out of this

"Both Holst and James, old friends, look at each other. They're both probably thinking of a certain woman who doesn't back down from anything, the sigh and nod"[/i]

Rachel: Oh, this is Stella...she'll be living with us.
Me: What?
Rachel: You heard me

"I look at the kid, back at Rachel, back at the kid, and then back at Rachel"

Me: Well...I can't even say the word now because she's here

"Stella just looks at me somewhat confused and puzzled"

Me: Fine...we're in it together right

"Rachel hugs me again and whisper in my ear that this is coming back to me in good ways. Frankly most of the times she tries these things I end up with whip bruises, but frankly I can't say I dislike it either"

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"Harry arrives a small bar in Genosha. He enters, and there he finds Marie and"

Harry: ANNA! You're back!
Anna: Hey light boy! How ya been
Marie: Oh! Hey Harry!

"Completely off her ass drunk, Marie gets up to salute Harry before dropping almost like a board to the floor. Harry reacts instantly and grabs her, and sits her back in the chair"

Harry: This bad?
Anna: I can't even get her to stop drinking this time...
Harry: Order me up one then...might as well relax for a bit am i right?
Marie: RIGHT!

"Harry laughs as Anna sighs. Harry knew full well Marie was hurting really really badly, and frankly this drinking thing was a copying mechanism of the worst kind. But he knew trying to tell her "move on" was something he didn't want to do, so he just decided to get drunk with her and cheer her up"

"Oliver awoke the New Avengers had gathered, he'd added a repulse engine to the Stark Jet, and sent it to pick up the members, they had around 11 or so members, they all gathered in the Stark Iidustires office Nono, Felicia, Near, Tyler, Laxus, Matt, Poll Aris, Sean, and Shawn were all in the same room. He was in an expensive business suit."

Oliver: Alrigiht then gang, my name is Oliver Morris, Then Green Arrow, and after the fall of the Avengres, I'm assembling the new Avengers, and your the NEW team. Now what do you all say about that?
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David: YEA! There so cool!
Dave: Great..Sandra maybe you try and track down Shawkun, you'll have more success then James being the Phoenix and all you know.
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"Darrius had fallen asleep in another room in the Trill Crib, coming too and tired."

Darrius: Ah so bored..

Tesla: A fan..? Well, I've heard crazier things. Tiffany is out on a mission right now, your welcome to wait here for her return if you wish. Or I could tell her you stopped by... eum... I'm sorry, I didn't get your name.

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Sandra: Agreed.

*Sandra searches for Shawkun with less the helpful results.*

Sandra: Well I assume he found a telepath somewhere, he has himself hidden well under the radar.

Dave :Damn why don't we simply kill him I mean all those poor souls that he's manipulating for his own selfish needs it sicksne me..it does.
David: What does he want.

Mike: On a mission? *sighs* I guess I'll wait here. I really wanted to see the inside anyhow. And the name is Mike. What's your name? And do you own this place? You mus be ballin' if you do.

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*Terrell downs his beer easily and goes for another.*

Terrell: Mike better be doing what he's suppose to.

Near: Not joining...although I could help you guys with SHIELD's information. But that's the least I can do...
Tyler: Why am I here? I mean...

Nono: Nono had already agreed with Mister Oliver on this matter...

Poll: I've been looking to help out the Earth for some time...my brother himself would even join us, but he's afraid that getting involved in this will be a bad move for the Inhumans because he's the leader

Laxus: Reform huh? Why are YOU the leader though? Aaron had his shit together boy, what do you have?

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Me: So...Stella Satellizer...my name is Filipe Costa.

"He had just finished hearing the story of Rachel's little adventure. He was siting with Stella and Rachel in the sofa and trying to introduce himself"

Stella: pleasure...
Me: So...thanks for saving Rachel. Seriously...I want to find the guy and
Rachel: Oh calm down...it's all fine. Milo handle it
Stella: You're a fighter?
Me: Well...yes
Stella:...are you strong?

"I don't know if I'm to be offended or amused"

Me: Stronger than that giant you faced
Stella: I doubt it...you're not stronger than me
Me: Wha?
Stella: I said, you are not stronger than me

"Rachel sighed. She knew what was going to go down next. 1 Week had been enough for Stella to recover somewhat from her persona, and now she was asking to join the SXM. Rachel obviously said no, so now she's out to prove to her she's capable...even if Rachel knows and doesn't care"

Rachel: Filipe don't fall fo
Me: You're on!
Rachel: Damn it...Sometimes I wonder who takes care of who here...

Sandra: Want, nothing, that's what. The man is a nut case, he enjoys pain, causing pain, torture. I've had my soul taken by him... it's horrible.

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Tesla: Call my Diamo right now since your new here. I referred Tiffany to her real name one, it appears you already know her. And two, I don't believe she even has another name to be called by. And no Mike, I don't own this mansion. This is Genosha island, mutants come here for various reasons be it for help, or to learn control of their power. I suppose you could say I work here.

*Mike was a bit confused by what Tesla was saying, but he didn't bother to delve in confusing things.*

Mike: Do you guys have any job applications? I really need a job to pay part of the rent with my housemates. How much do they pay?

"As Mike enters, James also joins Tesla."

James: Oh...a guess...welcome to the SXM mansion...you would be?

"James notices blanks in his memories. He decides to keep quiet and let it play out for now"

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"Meanwhile, we find Anna, Marie (asleep) and Harry watching the news at Marie's place. It seems that reports of the terrorist bombing on the Vatican are continuing. Many countries have already said it was expected. An interview with the Russian Prime minister"

Russian PM:
"Harry changes the channel to Animax"

Harry: Fuck you whore...I'm watching some Baccano! and you can drop dead!
Anna: You're way to drunk
Harry: Am not...not drunk...anyway, Milo has a problem this time...this crazy person bombing the pope is bad publicity...lets just hope it doesn't turn back into "whack a mutant"

Tesla: Oh great, now I got this guy asking for a job. This person hasn't even been checked out yet. He knows Tiffany yes, but how, and why is he looking for her? If you'll come with me, I'll bring you to someone who's better to speak to about "job applications". I'll just let James mind read this person and get the answers.

*She signals for Mike to follow her. Just as Tesla turned around James came to them.*

Tesla: Ah yes, a guest. I was actually just about to go get you.

*Mike followed Tesla in, looking around at everything. He was happy that he could get a job application from this place while he was here. His eyes looked to James when he heard the man speak.*

Mike: Hey my name's Mike. Are you the manager? I really need a job and was wondering if I could get an application.

James: This place ISN'T exactly a random job son...How to get him to divulge what he knows I assume you're a mutant. What can you do?

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Me: Alright then. We go to the danger room. I should be able to fight you there
Stella: Understood
Rachel: This is crazy! Filipe she's a kid
Me: A kid who saved you and was willing to go down fighting. She's a fighter. Besides, it's just training. I want to see what she can do, and I BET you haven't let anyone from the SXM analyze her powers or gouge her limits right?
Rachel: Well I...
Me: She's surprisingly overprotective...so she has mother instinct moe? Great another one... Anyway, don't worry.
Rachel: But is
Stella: I shall be fine, do not worry

"She turns to Rachel and smiles. Rachel signs, folds her arms and nods"

Rachel: Fine...just be careful

*Mike gave James a confused look as he said that the mansion wasn't a random place to get a job. He turned to Tesla with confusion before looking back at James who asked him what he could do. Mike was more than ready to let James know.*

Mike: Well, I'm a good people's person, I can follow instructions precisely, and I'm quick at picking things up.

*Mike gave his never melting ice cream another lick. Before waiting on what he thought would be another question from James whom assumed was interviewing him on the spot.*

James:...I meant your power. Forget it, I already know, I was trying to be nice. Energy vampirism. What kind of energy? Have you tried out your powers' Obviously not apparently, not much anyway...Come with me

"James is now sure he's playing him. He's read enough minds to know when a thought pattern is being forced"

*Mike was nearly taken back. James didn't seem to be happy with his answer, but was sure that he would have won him over. He tried to think past James' spur of the moment before following him.*

Mike: Oh Yeah! I think I got the job! So where are we going? Oh!... Seeya Diamo!

Oliver: Because I'm a billionaire bad ass, and he left me in control of the company. Besides You all need someone like me leading no real powers, relying on what any human can potentially do. And I can provide financial support as well, so yea, and I put this together. Near well I'm glad we'll still have your support.
Felicia: Hmm so what were going to play superhero or something? Hmm? I guess I'm in for it, working with you guys will help me take down more scumbags.
Sean: I've got nothing better to do with my aviation business dying with your new engine, I'm in it.
Shawn: Oliver you know I have your support always.
Oliver: as for you Tyler, your dedicated to your country, and I received one more thing from Aaron, the formula to the Super Soldier, if your interested..your going to become the next Captain America. As for you Poll I understand Son's situation.
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Dave: Your right, He took mine too, and he's not getting David, or Abby, but we have to end him one and for all, I thought Milo killed the bastard
David: Abby..is Mr. Shawkun that dangerous? Did he ever take your soul?
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"Milo was sitting down in his mansion sitting on the couch eating some popcorn in a bowl, he was channel surfing an all powerful being channel surfing he groaned if he couldn't find anything interesting he'd just head into an episode of Dragon Ball Z, or something. He landed on CNN which was talking about the lowered crime rates, and

Milo: Gah, I can' be bored! I'm friggin Milo Ventro! Wait..what ah damn Kony with his Vatican bombings, at least I've taken out every single WMD, next thing you'd know they'd be sending nukes into the sky.

*Terrell was thinking to himself, wondering what to do. Nothing big had come up in the area, and he was really getting bored. He wasn't use to waiting around. He was gonna go grab a beer to pass time, when suddenly a red gas surrounded him. His body converted raw energy. He stood before an elderly woman seated in a chair.*

Terrell: What's the deal?!

Madam Web: The deal? The deal is you. Now allow me to introduce myself Terrell. I am Madam Web of the spider clan. And yes I know a lot about you and Mike as well.

Terrell: And? What do you want? You gonna use my power to get unlimited power or do want revenge?

Madam Web: None of the above. You have grown plenty in these passed two weeks, but I still sense ignorance in you.

Terrell:....

Madam Web: You have learned what value and strength that comes from your allies... Now you must be able to seek out your enemies and prevent them from weakening you.

Terrell: Wait! Who?! Who are you ta-

*Terrell found himself in front of his refrigerator with a bewildered expression.*

Jericho led Ego and a few of his undead minions down the steep stairway. For good measure, he left the rest of them behind. This area was mostly barren with few people actually wandering around it. They reached the floor. Jericho looked around, he’d only been here once and much hadn’t changed. The same winding passageways, pure white tiles and the mixed smell of death and steralile. He soon located the meeting room and kicked the door in.

“I’m here; with a guest as well “he gestured at Ego before taking a seat. He leaned back in his chair and perched his feet up on the table. At that same moment, Lilith arrived in a storm of rose petals. Stein coughed as some of the petals was caught in his mouth.

“Wonderful entrance as always Lilith “he rolled his eyes as he spat out another petal. Lilith just gave him a cheeky grin

“Well excuse me for trying to brighten up this dreary place, it could certainly use a woman’s touch “

Zereff coughed and everyone fell silent “Well since your all here, we can begin “he nodded at Ego to acknowledge his presence but little else. “ Jericho, much of what I will mention has to do with you, you possess a powerful mutant ability, but you also have a vast amount of untapped magical capabilities, it’s a waste not to expand your arsenal “

Jericho sat up a little straighter in his seat. He’d mostly focused on necromancy, as that was his obvious affinity. But what else could he delve into “Hmm, yes I’m already pretty incredible aren’t? “

Zereff inclined his head a little “You are an interesting case, to say the least. All of you are somewhat useful in your own way, that’s why I took you out of the mud you were each in and brought you together “

Lilith was barely paying attention to anything Zereff was saying. Her attention was on the figure who’d come with Jericho. She rubbed her legs together as her underwear became soaked from her arousal. Something was off, she’d never been this aroused by just one guy before. Something else was adding to this arousal. But what?

Zereff continued talking “The time will come when we will begin moving, but the world has seen much drastic change these last few years. I myself am powerful enough to get by. The rest of you are going into training. Jericho i've acquired some books you’ll want to look at “

Stein sighed, this was going to heavily cut into his research time, but he had to admit, he’d gotten lazy as of lately. A little exercise was necessary for the body to function at maximum capacity. Crimson Shinigami shifted around a little. Zereff turned back to Ego

“Hmm, what are your intentions? “

Jericho and Stein left the room; Stein led the necromancer to another of the rooms. This one was a little on the dirty side. Possessing a large amount of dust on every object. Save a mountain of books on the far left side of them. Jericho crossed over and started picking up books and inspecting there covers “ Earth magic, black magic, Hell magic? “ and the list went on. Jericho popped his neck out and commanded his undead to wander about

“Ugh looks like i’ve got some reading to do. But it can’t be helped. Oh and I’ve sensed a soul in the area. Positioned some of my dead to hang around “

Stein shrugged and walked off to look into his own training, which usually involved sparring with Crimson Shinigami.

*Ego had followed Jericho, his figure looking as if he was floating across the white tiles. When the two entered the room, he gave no thought to sit down, and instead, stood up with his arms crossed at his bear ash colored chest. His eyes met the figure of every person in the room. Their appearances didn't get his attention though. It was their dark hearts. They were all capable killers through his eyes. He respected their meeting without saying a word, even if he felt many things dawning on him. He could feel the lustful soul of the woman seated a few feet away, and he could feel the lost soul outside getting closer and closer. When the meeting had come to a stop, Ego's attention pulled to a man who had asked him a question. He turned to see Jericho exit at first, but then turned to the man to answer him. In his deep almost intimidating tone, he spoke.*

Ego: Hmm... I ask that question myself. I use to have a goal... A purpose when I was whole, but now I'm nothing but a wondering ghost of a man who once lived. I guess I see a bit of my former self in Jericho. I follow him for that reason alone. To see he life I once lived.
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*Meanwhile, just outside, Kosmos walked wearing his full armor. He had been doing nothing but questioning himself. It was hard to accept the dark past he had uncovered, but the time it took for him to journey from New York to Chicago had been more than enough. He didn't know what to do with himself. The area he was now walking through was barren and abandoned. Possibly from some attack. It wasn't until he saw a group of men that he snapped out of his thoughts. Thepeople before him had deep wounds in their bodies that hadn't healed, and their faces showed no expression. None of them spoke a word.*

Kosmos: What's going on? Excuse me, are you... alright?

*Kosmos got no response from the undead that stood around the building he was moving past. His eyes narrowed before he slammed two of the undead into the wall of the building, pinning them.*

Kosmos: I said... Are you alright?

*Kosmos said this with more authority.*

"Kraven had left, some armed men were heading to the apartment Riya was now asleep on the couch where Terrel had been, after the light speed travel, and battle against the Black Zero terrorists she was drained, Darrius was in another upper level of the crib sleep, when armed men descended into the room, communicating with Kraven via an intercom, another batch of spider clans members would be taken up."

Kraven; Take him down.

"The Soldier over the intercom nodded, raising a taser, preparing to take down Terrel, they noticed Riya, and Darrius were asleep, and other men had searched the remaining rooms, suddenly Keeth in his Ghost Rider form pushed Terrel aside a as a taser flew past him hitting his fridge, he gathered fire."

Keeth: Damn it. I was right, Terrell there's men everywhere in this apartment! There after you, and the rest of the people with abilities like you, I don't have time to explain, I was chasing a hunch. I don't got time to explain, everyone's after you, don't kill all of them, we gotta interrogate one.

"As he said that, another sniper opened fire, shooting Keeth in the back, but he was unarmed, instead sending out his chain, which elognated, and formed a blade at the end stabbing the shooter in the chest, he retracted the chain into his body, as more men opened fire on flaming skeleton."

Keeth: These Shooters never learn, stop shooting invincible people! Your wasting bullets!
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"Ikon stood in a mountain range wearing black pants, and a white sleevless T Shirt, during the course of his existence he'd murdered many people, now he murdered people for Superheroes, he was at best Morally Gray, and he didn't mind however he'd recently lost to Terrell, and his entire perspective on life had changed."

Ikon: How is it that..I seek perfection, yet I loose to a mere child? An ignorant fool has gathered more power then me! I have softened far too much, quavered in fear of Milo Ventro!

"Ikon clenched his fist, and an entire mountain was crushed in seconds, then he lifted the pieces of earth, and repaired the mountain structure with ease."

Ikon: These powers..this hunger, when Igave into it, I was a powerful force, but Milo acsended beyond me, because he is not like the rest of us, his power is pure it's true. But I don't give a rats ass, about it's purity, or the truth to it. I will no longer be linked to people like comrades, in a way that ignorant fool is more intelligent to power. Risking my life for others ppft it is foolish, the only true way to power is to take it wherever I get to continue to acculate it and THAT is what I will do, none will stop my Pursuit of Power.

*Tesla gave a small farewell before heading off.*

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Abigail: He's very dangerous, yes. When he... takes your soul he... he gets your power. The more he em, collects... the stronger he gets.

*Sandra responds back to Dave.*

Sandra: Milo protected my soul, and I killed him myself, and he was dead, trust me. He seems to never stay down though...

Tyler: Me...captain...america?

"Tyler was beyond honored. He knew that the shield had been salvaged but...to BECOME Captain America..."

Laxus: Alright then...so assumin' we got this shit figured out, where to we operate from? Near here says that we can't use the old facilities 'cause SHIELD don't wanna risk their sorry asses.
Near: I do apologize for that one...
Tyler: We could use the old mansion! We just need to rebuild it. I'm sure if you're controlling the company you control that piece of land correct?

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"James walks Mike down to one of the Danger Room chambers."

James: Go in

"Meanwhile, he notices another is being used"

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"In that other chamber, we see me and Stella about to start a fight. The room alters to a large wrecked city"

Me: Alright then...lets go