Generation Legacy Issue #13 "Genocide" - Part 1

[Shalimar]

"I don't think you are stupid Kelly, just selfish and lacking in forethought. You have ripped away the lives of billions of people just because you thought your way was the right way." He pauses for a moment before continuing. "How does that make you any better then Paragon?"

"Because my way doesn't involve lying to the entire planet, or framing people for crimes they didn't actually commit?" Kelly says as if it should be patently obvious that she was being the good guy and Paragon was most definitely not.

Gadget blinks, “Oh man, that is bad… what are we going to do?”

"Do what you were doing back on your earth as a member of Teen Justice, be the good guy, be the hero that fights injustice and the bad guys?" Kelly suggests to the pink haired girl. "Thanks for the Info SARAH. I'll be leaving shortly."

"This isn't the way I wanted to tell you guys I was leaving, but whats done is done I guess. Mom, I'll see you soon I guess. Goodbye guys, for now, I wish you guys all the luck in the world for tomorrow." Kelly says standing up and walking to the the door as her tray floats over to join the other used trays.

 

[KaintheSeeker]

"I don't think you are stupid Kelly, just selfish and lacking in forethought. You have ripped away the lives of billions of people just because you thought your way was the right way." He pauses for a moment before continuing. "How does that make you any better then Paragon?"

"The only difference between what I have been saying and what she did and what I've been saying all along was that she spoke out. I was more in the favor of the UN coming clean." Cassie sighs. "And well.. now it's all out and the best thing to do would be to forcus on how to turn this towards our advantage in preparing for the confrontation that will be coming." She gets up and heads back to get something more to eat. "There is no need to berate her for what is said and done."

 

[Tokiwong]

"Because my way doesn't involve lying to the entire planet, or framing people for crimes they didn't actually commit?" Kelly says as if it should be patently obvious that she was being the good guy and Paragon was most definitely not.

Gadget blinks.

"Do what you were doing back on your earth as a member of Teen Justice, be the good guy, be the hero that fights injustice and the bad guys?" Kelly suggests to the pink haired girl. "Thanks for the Info SARAH. I'll be leaving shortly."

"But you said the UN is bad, and I am working for the UN, so am I a bad guy?" Gadget asks, confused.

"This isn't the way I wanted to tell you guys I was leaving, but whats done is done I guess. Mom, I'll see you soon I guess. Goodbye guys, for now, I wish you guys all the luck in the world for tomorrow." Kelly says standing up and walking to the the door as her tray floats over to join the other used trays.

"Kelly, you can't just leave, not after this, you have to help us fix this!" Gadget finally says, realization dawning on her.

 

[Hammerhead]

His door is open and the veteran Justice Elite alumnus is working at putting his office together. He is surprisingly strong despite his obvious reliance on the cane. He pauses as Ryan enters, “Ryan, Tina; how can I help you two this evening? I would have figured you two would be enjoying your downtime, before tomorrow's mission.”

"We kind of decided to run from the fallout of Kelly's little atomic bomb. In case you missed the news, she talked to CNN about, well, just about everything. Another expression of her wierd little fixation with Bishop."

"Anyway, sir, what are you doing back? I mean, Paragon pretty much said you were a Pantheon terrorist. If Mark pulled a stunt like that with me, there would have to be serious begging involved. On national television."

 

[Samnell]

"Because my way doesn't involve lying to the entire planet, or framing people for crimes they didn't actually commit?" Kelly says as if it should be patently obvious that she was being the good guy and Paragon was most definitely not.

"Want to know what the story is going to be? I'll guess: Kelly Mitchell is a girl with a history of serious mental problems resulting from her abuse and rape by an elite named Neuro. It's tragic that we were unable to heal her, and the UNJE extends its apologies to Ms. Mitchell and her family. The recent murder of her father has clearly unhinged her and we hope she gets the help she deserves," Mark hissed at Kelly again. "It could even be true."

Mark stood up, his food untouched, and walked out of the cafeteria. "SARAH, is Paragon at the Institute?"

 

[Agamon]

Anika watches the news broadcast in shock, but calms somewhat when Kelly tells them the release wasn't her idea. "Still, she could maybe have waited to give the interview until after talking with us?" she thinks, but doesn't say to her friend who is already taking it from all sides.

"Lying to the entire planet?" she says, shaking her head as Kelly leaves. "And here I thought I was idealistic. Both Kelly and Karen have me beat there." She watches her leave, considering going after her to talk, but she knew how hard it was changing a stubborn mind, having one herself. Anika just sighed, hoping Kelly was making the right decision for herself.

"So dumb comments aside now that Ryan's gone, who are you?" she asks turning to Chance.

 

[Tokiwong]

"We kind of decided to run from the fallout of Kelly's little atomic bomb. In case you missed the news, she talked to CNN about, well, just about everything. Another expression of her wierd little fixation with Bishop."

“Actually I turned off the video stream after the broadcast; I didn’t really want to watch the fallout from that. The girl has a strong sense of right, tempered with a lack of vision and foresight. I wonder about her, she has so much potential that is squandered by her lack of patience. But thanks to her the world knows a great deal about everything,” the elite replies.

“I am not sure if people are ready for what she has to say.”

"Anyway, sir, what are you doing back? I mean, Paragon pretty much said you were a Pantheon terrorist. If Mark pulled a stunt like that with me, there would have to be serious begging involved. On national television."

“Who said there wasn’t begging involved. But the bottom line is that my ego matters little when I can still do some good helping the next generation of elites. Legacy has come a long way since that initial attack at the mall. This time is important and if we are going to defeat this Overseer I want to be a part of that; Paragon knows my conditions for being here; but that is irrelevant,” Mr. McCallister responds.

“But from what I have read, you have had an exciting time, in my absence. What can you tell me about your encounter with Overseer,” the older elite asks.

Cafeteria

Chance grins, “Call me Chance, I am Cassie’s sister. You don’t have to worry explaining yourself Anika, I already know a great deal about you; all of you, so don’t worry about trying to introduce yourselves.”

SARAH replies, “Mark, Paragon is on-campus in his office.”

 

[Mimic]

"Because my way doesn't involve lying to the entire planet, or framing people for crimes they didn't actually commit?" Kelly says as if it should be patently obvious that she was being the good guy and Paragon was most definitely not.

"No, just committing Anarchy and Chaos on a global level, a whole lot of good that will accomplish. Tell me how will you justify it when people die because of what you have done? Or is it the ends justifying the means?"

"This isn't the way I wanted to tell you guys I was leaving, but whats done is done I guess. Mom, I'll see you soon I guess. Goodbye guys, for now, I wish you guys all the luck in the world for tomorrow." Kelly says standing up and walking to the the door as her tray floats over to join the other used trays.

Gilden gestures slightly and the cafeteria doors slam shut in front of the Kelly. "Gadget is right, you can't leave this mess in our laps, you caused this. This is your responsibility. You have to help fix it."

"The only difference between what I have been saying and what she did and what I've been saying all along was that she spoke out. I was more in the favor of the UN coming clean." Cassie sighs. "And well.. now it's all out and the best thing to do would be to forcus on how to turn this towards our advantage in preparing for the confrontation that will be coming." She gets up and heads back to get something more to eat. "There is no need to berate her for what is said and done."

"If she had thought for one second about someone else we wouldn't be in this situation. But no she didn't get what she wanted so she ran away and this," he says gesturing to the tv screen, "is the result. Gadget and I are now targets, Ryan even more so and I am suppposed to be ok with this?"

 

[Shalimar]

Gadget blinks.

"But you said the UN is bad, and I am working for the UN, so am I a bad guy?" Gadget asks, confused.

"Kelly, you can't just leave, not after this, you have to help us fix this!" Gadget finally says, realization dawning on her.

"No Gadget the UNJE isn't bad, not really, they have just lost their way. They need to get back on the good guy path, not the easy path. You and Gilden, Karen, Kal, and Anika and everyone can all help them do that by being honest and confirming the truth now that its out there. The UNJE were the good guys, and I know they can be the good guys again, they just need a light to show them the way." Kelly tells Gadget smiling reassuringly at her.

"Don't worry, I'm not just going away, I know that the UN is going to try to discredit me because on the path they are on its the only thing that they know how to do. I have to make sure that the truth continues to be told."

OOC: Diplomacy check taking 10 for a 23 total.

 

[Samnell]

SARAH replies, “Mark, Paragon is on-campus in his office.”

"Good. Tell him," What, to call Kelly crazy? It's probably true. "Tell him I'm on my way there, for the obvious reason." Mark shook his head and walked towards Paragon's office at normal speed.

This is my fault. I should have vetoed her ever going along with us. Then she wouldn't know this and we wouldn't have this problem on top of Genocide and on top of the Overseer and on top of whoever else wants to suck Ryan's brains, break my ribs, steal her soul, feed Gilden to a dragon, and whatever else we don't know about yet. What am I going to say? I have to say something. Sorry doesn't cut it. I'll tell the world Kelly's nuts? She is nuts.