Generation Legacy Issue #13 "Genocide" - Part 1

[Tokiwong]

Ryan shrugs. "Well, I feel that Phase has a very good reason to meet with me. And in any case, I think that heartless killers can make their own decisions." It's not like you're her father or anything. Although hell, given your track record, you very well could be. "It's not I'm going to attack her or anything. And since she was able to contact you, you're able to contact her. Come on, where's the harm in it?"

“A very good reason?” Bishop asks, “If you really want to meet her, then I probably can arrange something. But what is your angle?”

Gilden

Gadget smiles, “Well I know that you will figure out something! You are really smart with that magic stuff!”

She pats his shoulder, “And thanks for asking me to the dance, now I have to find the perfect dress!”

Cassie

“But that is what you don’t understand. You don’t need to understand what you are, or how you will aid in defeating Overseer; that is irrelevant, because you have already decided that it is worth doing. Because not to, would mean the annihilation of your friends, your world, and the freedom of all sentient life in the multiverse,” she replies.

Within the cowls of the hood she sees only a reflection of herself, multiple selves each taking multiple choices… the imagery is jarring.

Jun Min screams, “Cassie!”

The figure reaches and pulls a ghostly image of Jun Min out of Cassie, “I don’t enjoy being spied on… Cassandra if you value your friend’s mind then you will cease this quest, and return and live your life of consequence…”

Jun Min’s ghostly body squirms, “Cassie…” she gasps.

Mark & Anika

“Well I was planning on moving in Field Team plus a full support team from our Italian offices. As far as capturing Genocide, we have Eden II, which is in low orbit… by the way any information about Eden II does not leave this room. He would be transported there, and hopefully with work from Gilden we can shield the structure versus arcane and elite entry,” Paragon says.

“So I would say our main priorities are tracking down Red Witch and putting Genocide under containment. To assist in that I have contacted an old friend to run the Legacy program; Mr. McCallister is on a flight as we speak and should be here later this evening. He will be your primary UNJE liaison. I had to pull several strings for this one… but I think there isn’t a better person for the job,” he finishes.

 

[KaintheSeeker]

Cassie

“But that is what you don’t understand. You don’t need to understand what you are, or how you will aid in defeating Overseer; that is irrelevant, because you have already decided that it is worth doing. Because not to, would mean the annihilation of your friends, your world, and the freedom of all sentient life in the multiverse,” she replies.

Within the cowls of the hood she sees only a reflection of herself, multiple selves each taking multiple choices… the imagery is jarring.

Jun Min screams, “Cassie!”

The figure reaches and pulls a ghostly image of Jun Min out of Cassie, “I don’t enjoy being spied on… Cassandra if you value your friend’s mind then you will cease this quest, and return and live your life of consequence…”

Jun Min’s ghostly body squirms, “Cassie…” she gasps.

"Let her go." Cassie says firmly as she moves forward even closer to this entity. "I am tired of being threatened, commanded, and having my friends held hostage for my cooperation." She says as her voice gets louder. "Harm her and it's quite likely I'll be unable to return to the outer world intact. So, LET HER GO." Her body tenses as her instincts push her to attack if the entity further threatens Jun Min's form.

 

[Samnell]

“Well I was planning on moving in Field Team plus a full support team from our Italian offices. As far as capturing Genocide, we have Eden II, which is in low orbit… by the way any information about Eden II does not leave this room. He would be transported there, and hopefully with work from Gilden we can shield the structure versus arcane and elite entry,” Paragon says.

Eden II? "That should do it."

“So I would say our main priorities are tracking down Red Witch and putting Genocide under containment. To assist in that I have contacted an old friend to run the Legacy program; Mr. McCallister is on a flight as we speak and should be here later this evening. He will be your primary UNJE liaison. I had to pull several strings for this one… but I think there isn’t a better person for the job,” he finishes.

"Like old times again," Mark said neutrally. Sure, tell me there's this huge conspiracy to screw people over and then run off. Jerk.

 

[Aenion]

"I think we're gonna beat up Genocide no matter what," Karen frowns, "Right now I think we're trying to decide whether we're gonna do that before or after we beat up Red Witch and if we're gonna let him live or not," she sighs, "I'd like to go after Genocide first, he might have some more info on Red Witch... I guess we'll just have to wait and see what Paragon decides."

 

[Mimic]

"Thank you for the vote of confidence, although the lack of arcane information on this world is frustrating to say the least." He replies as they head towards the cafetria.

"The perfect dress? I will have to find the perfect suit as well then. At least we have a couple of weeks to find them or you could design and make a machine that would create it. Speaking of machines how did the redesign on Sarah go?"

 

[Hammerhead]

“A very good reason?” Bishop asks, “If you really want to meet her, then I probably can arrange something. But what is your angle?”

Ryan smirks as he walks. "Angle? What angle? I'm just trying to learn some information, information that I think she has. I was actually surprised to learn that she was alive and well yesterday."

 

[Agamon]

Eden II? "That should do it."

"Let's hope so. I'd rather Witch come after us than finish the job, truthfully."

"Like old times again," Mark said neutrally.

"Does that mean you're leaving?" Anika asks Paragon, somewhat surprised.

 

[Samnell]

"Does that mean you're leaving?" Anika asks Paragon, somewhat surprised.

He's leaving? I don't think so. McCallister is just back for this mission... "McCallister's just back for this mission, right?"

 

[Tokiwong]

He's leaving? I don't think so. McCallister is just back for this mission... "McCallister's just back for this mission, right?"

“I am not going anywhere,” Paragon replies, “but with the increasing complexity of the situation I think a full time UNJE liaison would be in the best team interest, for the time being. He is the most qualified person that I know of for the job, it was an easy decision; the hardest part was convincing him to work for us, after his abrupt departure.”

“But things have changed in the UNJE and around the world over the intervening months. He will be handling the Genocide operation when he gets here; he has full access to the files, and is currently getting caught up to speed as we speak on his flight. With the release of Karen from the team, we need new members; any of you two have suggestions? Gilden is high on the list of appointees; but I want to add some depth to the team roster,” Paragon finishes.

Ryan

“Alright, well I will leave the decision in her hands,” Bishop replies.

Gilden

“Well if anyone can figure this whole magic thing out and help defeat Red Witch you can!” Gadget exclaims.

“Oooh a machine that designs and creates clothing… now that is an invention worth looking into. I like the idea of that, and it could apply the perfect makeup and everything. Do your hair… be like a one stop makeover machine… clean you up… go in all dirty and walk out super fresh and stylish. In a matter of seconds; zounds!”

She then smirks, “SARAH is…”

SARAH chimes in as the two reach the cafeteria, “I am perfectly operational after my upgrade Gilden. I appreciate your concern for my well-being. I have taken the liberty to make several inquiries to local clothiers in the city about a suit for your dance. And I hope you will be purchasing a corsage for the evening, a lady should not be without one.”

Gadget blushes, “SARAH has become a little more verbose… you can chalk that up to her neural network.”

Cassie

“I think I made a mistake in choosing to not program you as I did the other…” the entity muses.

Cassie hears her own voice, a girl that looks just like her with black hair appears on the precipice. The girl grins, “I guess we can fix that, can’t we mother?”

“If you are strong enough then you will survive, if not then another shall take your place,” the entity replies, “if you survive then Jun Min may live… if not…” The figure casually tosses the spectral form of the teacher over the edge and fades.

Yoshi blinks, “Whoa… this is getting weird… even for me.”

The other Cassie grins, “You had your chance… now its my turn.”

 

[Agamon]

“I am not going anywhere,” Paragon replies, “but with the increasing complexity of the situation I think a full time UNJE liaison would be in the best team interest, for the time being. He is the most qualified person that I know of for the job, it was an easy decision; the hardest part was convincing him to work for us, after his abrupt departure.”

“But things have changed in the UNJE and around the world over the intervening months. He will be handling the Genocide operation when he gets here; he has full access to the files, and is currently getting caught up to speed as we speak on his flight. With the release of Karen from the team, we need new members; any of you two have suggestions? Gilden is high on the list of appointees; but I want to add some depth to the team roster,” Paragon finishes.

"Oh, okay, great. I agree, Mr. McCallister is an excellent choice," Anika replies with a smile.

"As for new team members, I have a few ideas. I hate to admit it, but Tina may be a good choice for the team. She lacks patience, is quick to anger and can be very...um, uncouth? But she'd fill a hole in the team and she seems to very much want to be a part of it," Anika says, stiffling a sigh. "And it isn't Legacy if there isn't someone on the team that enjoys berating me," she sarcastically thinks.

"Aya hasn't expressed interest in being a part of Legacy, but she seems a bit lost since she got here. Kal has Karen and Gadget has her tech stuff, but it looks to me like Aya wishes she hadn't come along with them. We could sure use her, and maybe being a part of a team again will give her a sense of purpose.

"I think Gadget should officially be added to the team as a support member, just as she's acted in our last couple missions. Having her able to see the big picture and relay info to us from here during missions is a bigger asset then even adding another person to the team.

"And Star, if she wants to, should be added to the roster. She's very resilient, and the fact that she's a machine means that certain weaknesses we might have as flesh and blood people, she doesn't have and that might turn the tide in certain situtations." She looks to Mark. "Do you think she'd be up to it?"