Generation Legacy Issue #13 "Genocide" - Part 1

[Aenion]

He frowned, finally calming down enough to let the energy around him fade back to the normal soft white light that surrounds him.

"I just thought of something. Can I use your cell? I want to call Jean, and warn her."

"W-would that be a good idea, what if she panics?" Karen asks, "L-lets fly back to the institute and ask Jun-Min or Paragon what to do. Can you carry someone?" it's clear she's very reluctant to risk putting anyone in danger without first conculting someone more experienced.

 

[Shalimar]

"We don't need chaperones, we are not in harms way here any more then we would be at school. Besides, I can get us to school in like 3 seconds flat if something happens. Its not like we are defenseless or anything. "

"My problem with the UNJE...hrmm...I think I can sum it up by pointing out the fact that we went out to go shopping and within 3 hours mommy Paragon sent in the Justice Elite to find us and bring us back to school. I find it fairly offensive and a waste really, we were going home soon anyway. All your showing up here did was cause us to get even more upset with the UNJE. Its sorta strong arm, don't you think? Other students are out shopping now anyway, and we came as a group."

"Ryan and Paragon are the embodiment of my problem with you guys. They do whatever the heck they want regardless of whether its right or wrong so long as it furthers their goals. They decide something and then they wade in with their fists swinging. They know that Bishop isn't guilty for Mexico city, they know it, and yet they go on blaming him for it. He isn't the best person in the world, but come on, he didn't kill millions of people. They know that was Overseer and Red Witch and Genocide trying to make a portal to our world, but Bishop is a convenient target."

"Look at what happened at Sanctuary. Cassie decided she wanted to leave school which was perfectly fine since going to the institute is voluntary. Paragon decided for her that she was to be kept at school and sent Legacy to go chase her down. The UNJE hands down pronouncements from on high and expects us to go along with them... not cool. Don't even get me started on your mind reading people against their will."

 

[KentArnold]

"W-would that be a good idea, what if she panics?" Karen asks, "L-lets fly back to the institute and ask Jun-Min or Paragon what to do. Can you carry someone?" it's clear she's very reluctant to risk putting anyone in danger without first conculting someone more experienced.

He paused, and then nodded, "You're right."

He doesnt seem happy with the idea, but relents.

"Yes, I can carry someone. Might be a bumpy ride, but I can do it."

 

[Tokiwong]

"We don't need chaperones, we are not in harms way here any more then we would be at school. Besides, I can get us to school in like 3 seconds flat if something happens. Its not like we are defenseless or anything. "

"My problem with the UNJE...hrmm...I think I can sum it up by pointing out the fact that we went out to go shopping and within 3 hours mommy Paragon sent in the Justice Elite to find us and bring us back to school. I find it fairly offensive and a waste really, we were going home soon anyway. All your showing up here did was cause us to get even more upset with the UNJE. Its sorta strong arm, don't you think? Other students are out shopping now anyway, and we came as a group."

"Ryan and Paragon are the embodiment of my problem with you guys. They do whatever the heck they want regardless of whether its right or wrong so long as it furthers their goals. They decide something and then they wade in with their fists swinging. They know that Bishop isn't guilty for Mexico city, they know it, and yet they go on blaming him for it. He isn't the best person in the world, but come on, he didn't kill millions of people. They know that was Overseer and Red Witch and Genocide trying to make a portal to our world, but Bishop is a convenient target."

"Look at what happened at Sanctuary. Cassie decided she wanted to leave school which was perfectly fine since going to the institute is voluntary. Paragon decided for her that she was to be kept at school and sent Legacy to go chase her down. The UNJE hands down pronouncements from on high and expects us to go along with them... not cool. Don't even get me started on your mind reading people against their will."

Oracle gestures and the driver pulls over, and promptly falls asleep.

“Okay, I can live with outright rebellion, I can handle misguided actions, but outright accusation is another thing. The truth behind Mexico City came to light long after Bishop was implicated, not our finest moment; not by a long shot but the public needs a monster. I am sorry but that is the reality of the world,” Oracle replies calmly.

“Second, your friends went to Sanctuary by their own volition to track down Star. In the course of doing that they decided to save both of you as well, and from what I read of the mission report, you guys needed saving. I am sorry if that disgust you, and I am sorry if the UNJE is heavy handed but they have spent billions on your training, your education and cleaning up the meteorological effects of the weather that you use as a mood ring. As far as me reading your surface memories against your will, tell that to the many hundreds of thousands of people that live around Mudaba Adin that you affect every day by changing the weather to your whim? I am sorry Cassie, Kelly; the world is a scary ugly place. I am sorry that your youth is fraught with such peril that you feel this way,” she adds.

“But as long as I draw breath I will dedicate my life to making this world that much better, that is why I was given this gift. I am sorry to both of you that this day was not as pleasant as it could be, but don’t attack the one agency that I have spent my life supporting; because despite all your propaganda we have made the world a better place,” Oracle finishes.

 

[Shalimar]

"If people need a monster for Mexico City I'd go with the big scary red dinosaurman that actually did it, he calls himself Genocide. People don't call themselves that if they plan to be altruists." Kelly says angrily. "If your going to villify someone at least villify him for something he actually did, my father didn't kill 10 million people in Mexico City. You know he didn't, and your still blaming him for it when you are going after the guy who really did it. You guys are still blaming him for tens of millions of deaths after you know he is innocent of it because its easy, between that and the whole register or be a criminal thing, well..." Kelly ends with a shrug.

"I don't choose to let my emotions affect the weather. I control as much of my power as I can, but a little leaks out even when I am trying to hold everything in. I can't stop that, you can choose to not read people's minds if you don't want to. Weather happens no matter what, but thoughts... thats the only truly personal thing that people have."

"Your not one of the bad guys, but neither are we. We don't deserve to be under observation at all times. I can't since Legion has my Grandma and Grandpa, but what would happen if I decided I wanted to go home and leave school? I don't mean for a visit. What would you guys do, park a tank on my lawn?" Kelly asks, before visibly attempting to calm herself. "Your on your vacation, just go back to it, and I'll take us back to Mudaba Adin and we can eat there."

 

[KaintheSeeker]

Oracle gestures and the driver pulls over, and promptly falls asleep.

“Okay, I can live with outright rebellion, I can handle misguided actions, but outright accusation is another thing. The truth behind Mexico City came to light long after Bishop was implicated, not our finest moment; not by a long shot but the public needs a monster. I am sorry but that is the reality of the world,” Oracle replies calmly.

“Second, your friends went to Sanctuary by their own volition to track down Star. In the course of doing that they decided to save both of you as well, and from what I read of the mission report, you guys needed saving. I am sorry if that disgust you, and I am sorry if the UNJE is heavy handed but they have spent billions on your training, your education and cleaning up the meteorological effects of the weather that you use as a mood ring. As far as me reading your surface memories against your will, tell that to the many hundreds of thousands of people that live around Mudaba Adin that you affect every day by changing the weather to your whim? I am sorry Cassie, Kelly; the world is a scary ugly place. I am sorry that your youth is fraught with such peril that you feel this way,” she adds.

“But as long as I draw breath I will dedicate my life to making this world that much better, that is why I was given this gift. I am sorry to both of you that this day was not as pleasant as it could be, but don’t attack the one agency that I have spent my life supporting; because despite all your propaganda we have made the world a better place,” Oracle finishes.

"Okay, how about this. The big man sent a SQUAD after me. I was told I was going back withou Legacy wether I wanted to or not." Cassie matches Oracle's gaze with her own. "It is fair odds that I won't survive the final battle, worse yet.. I might never have been. I have accepted that."

She settles back and crosses her arms. "I will accept some of the things the UN has done. But I will disagree with some of the methods. I spoke up, within the system and got stepped on."

 

[Tokiwong]

"If people need a monster for Mexico City I'd go with the big scary red dinosaurman that actually did it, he calls himself Genocide. People don't call themselves that if they plan to be altruists." Kelly says angrily. "If your going to villify someone at least villify him for something he actually did, my father didn't kill 10 million people in Mexico City. You know he didn't, and your still blaming him for it when you are going after the guy who really did it. You guys are still blaming him for tens of millions of deaths after you know he is innocent of it because its easy, between that and the whole register or be a criminal thing, well..." Kelly ends with a shrug.

"I don't choose to let my emotions affect the weather. I control as much of my power as I can, but a little leaks out even when I am trying to hold everything in. I can't stop that, you can choose to not read people's minds if you don't want to. Weather happens no matter what, but thoughts... thats the only truly personal thing that people have."

"Your not one of the bad guys, but neither are we. We don't deserve to be under observation at all times. I can't since Legion has my Grandma and Grandpa, but what would happen if I decided I wanted to go home and leave school? I don't mean for a visit. What would you guys do, park a tank on my lawn?" Kelly asks, before visibly attempting to calm herself. "Your on your vacation, just go back to it, and I'll take us back to Mudaba Adin and we can eat there."

Oracle nods, "Point taken. I don't make policy Kelly, I didn't even know Genocide existed till recently. And I agree we are on the same side, so head on home, and if you want to leave that badly then do so, no one will stop you. But as long as you decide to stay at the institute they have to work for your safety. I am sorry if that upsets you."

"But this isn't going to change anything so lets drop the arguement its pointless and we are getting upset at the wrong people," she finishes.

 

[Tokiwong]

"Okay, how about this. The big man sent a SQUAD after me. I was told I was going back withou Legacy wether I wanted to or not." Cassie matches Oracle's gaze with her own. "It is fair odds that I won't survive the final battle, worse yet.. I might never have been. I have accepted that."

She settles back and crosses her arms. "I will accept some of the things the UN has done. But I will disagree with some of the methods. I spoke up, within the system and got stepped on."

She raises a hand, "I don't really care what happened, that isn't my business. I am not trying to argue here so stop making me out to be the badguy, I am just on vacation doing a friend a favor. Personally I beleive you could go anywhere you want, but the rules in place at the Institute are the rules."

 

[KaintheSeeker]

She raises a hand, "I don't really care what happened, that isn't my business. I am not trying to argue here so stop making me out to be the badguy, I am just on vacation doing a friend a favor. Personally I beleive you could go anywhere you want, but the rules in place at the Institute are the rules."

"Why should I care? I'm going to stay no matter what happens, and if I continue to blindly obey they will only put more restrictions to me." Cassie shrugs and settles back. "There done venting , if I keep it up sis will smack me. I just think your boss has lost persepctive though."

 

[Shalimar]

"Its ok Cassie, Chance, lets just go back now, come on, help me get the stuff in the trunk. So long as we're all toughing it I can probably weather step all of it at once." Kelly says, opening the car door and stepping out onto the road in her designer dress. "Can you hit the trunk release Redline?" Kelly asks as she steps over to the rear of the car and waits for the other girls to step out.