Generation Legacy Issue #7 "Innocence Lost" - Part 1

[Agamon]

Anika reads a book to pass the time during the flight. During the newscast, though, she overhears the words 'explosion' and 'Tommy McKain' and looks up from her book. "T-Tommy?" she mumbles, her voice cracking. "Oh, no...Pantheon? Why? Why would Pantheon want to kill Tommy?" she says, quite distraught, tears welling up in her eyes.

 

[Samnell]

Star nods, "But I am afraid it is, we can't let this distract us from our mission," she says resolute, "we deal with Strength and Honor, and then we deal with this. Although I am pained as well, he was like what you would consider a father to me, he has always been there for me, I will miss him greatly," she places her head on Mark's shoulder and hugs him for comfort.

Not knowing exactly what to do, Mark awkwardly puts his arm aorund Star. "We'll get 'em for it," he promises.

 

[KaintheSeeker]

Cassie

Pandora does indeed look very much like Cassie as was stated before. Pandora replies to Cassie’s questions, “We cannot disclose any particulars on those cases, but I would suggest you look over our list of success stories. Most of our efforts have been to remove genetic disorders and improve the quality of life for various individuals. Our cusses rate is 97.6%, and we believe that in time our numbers will reach 100% by the end of 2016.”

Pandora pauses as the images on screen shift to show conceptual images of Pandora, “I am a composite neural network, developed by VSC. Dr. Whitman conceived my actual design, he is at the head of the staff currently working in Mudaba Adin, and his work has been revolutionary in providing much of the groundwork for the treatments that Magog Industries provides. He is a baseline scientist, but is one of the foremost specialists in his field. Do you require more information?”

"Yes, I would like any information that you can provide without breaching your security measures." Cassie says as she writes down the name and starts working on Dr. Whitman as a focus. "I am suprised that such humanitarian work would be done in Mudaba Adin, I thought you would be based somewhere in Europe or North American perhaps."

 

[Tokiwong]

"Yes, I would like any information that you can provide without breaching your security measures." Cassie says as she writes down the name and starts working on Dr. Whitman as a focus. "I am suprised that such humanitarian work would be done in Mudaba Adin, I thought you would be based somewhere in Europe or North American perhaps."

Pandora replies, “I would need to know what information you seek ma’am before I can know if it I authorized or not. I must apologize, but there is a limit to my information, I am only programmed to give a cursory knowledge of our operation, anything more in-depth would require an on-site visit for security purposes.”

She pauses, “I do not understand the question, Mudaba Adin I an excellent location to pursue research, although we do have offices in North America and Europe. Perhaps I am mistaken, why are you confused?”

The Aerodyne

Star nods to Mark, “Thank you.”

She turns to Anika, “I do not know why they would target Tommy, perhaps they have decided to start eliminating powerful allies of the UNJE and baselines, and that includes elites?”

Yoshi sits up, “Huh?” he looks around groggily, “did I miss something?”

The pilot calls over the communications line, “Legacy I am about to start my approach into Bangkok, we should be touching down in about twenty minutes. We will land on the UNJE Tower in Bangkok, I hope this has been a pleasant flight for everyone.”

Karen

Kal looks at his watch, “Maybe we should cut this short, Aris says she has a lead on Red Witch and wants to follow it up. Young Justice business, unless your willing to put yourself in harm’s way…” he says glancing to Karen over his shoulder.

 

[KaintheSeeker]

Pandora replies, “I would need to know what information you seek ma’am before I can know if it I authorized or not. I must apologize, but there is a limit to my information, I am only programmed to give a cursory knowledge of our operation, anything more in-depth would require an on-site visit for security purposes.”

She pauses, “I do not understand the question, Mudaba Adin I an excellent location to pursue research, although we do have offices in North America and Europe. Perhaps I am mistaken, why are you confused?”

"My apologies, I am asking too many questions of you. I was curious as to your appearence and how it came to be. You look, startingly like someone I know." smiles as she pulls up listing of the nearest facilites that she could possibly visit. (Making a note mentally to discuss this with Jun Min). "As for the rest, I do tend to babble, I apologize. I would have thought that a company with cutting edge technoligies would have set up your home base closer to those who could best afford it."

 

[Tokiwong]

"My apologies, I am asking too many questions of you. I was curious as to your appearence and how it came to be. You look, startingly like someone I know." smiles as she pulls up listing of the nearest facilites that she could possibly visit. (Making a note mentally to discuss this with Jun Min). "As for the rest, I do tend to babble, I apologize. I would have thought that a company with cutting edge technoligies would have set up your home base closer to those who could best afford it."

"Mudaba Adin is one of the wealthiest regions in the world, it would only make sense that we establish a research in this region. Thank you, as stated before my appearance is credited to Dr. Whitman. I am pleased that it intrigues you, ma'am. Perhaps I can make an appointment for you at our Mudaba Adin facility, to further sate your curioisity?" Pandora replies.

Mr. McCallister's Office

Jun Min enters the office, using an override code and her retinal scan to bypass the security. She walks quickly to the desk and took a seat and quickly went through the paperwork and files, taking a moment to disable the cameras in the office as she searches through the desk.

She smiles finding just what she needs.

Moments later Jun Min was on her cell phone, “Legacy has left for Bangkok, although the attack on Mark failed, you were correct it has brought them out of the facility. The target is Strength, Honor’s brother, perhaps a trap is in order?”

A sultry feminine voice speaks, “What about the Seed, is he with them?”

“Yes,” Jun Min replies, “I have a roster of the team members on the mission.”

“Excellent, forward it to me,” the voice purrs.

“Of course, its on its way. Oh and if you do wish to attack the facility, you would do well to bring extra forces, the security is enhanced with forty androids built by McKain Industries. I would suggest enlisting he aid of the Water Margin once more, the Brass Orchid and Evolution would be too,” she pauses, “reluctant to attempt such an attack.”

“Interesting, what about our unwanted guests?” the woman replies.

“I have handled that just as you asked, they are following planted leads bringing them into direct contact with you, they are young and misguided. I actually do believe they think they are superheroes,” Jun Min laughs.

The door swings open to the office, and Jun Min walks in looking disheveled and tired, “Bryant, are you here?” she calls into the dark office nervously.

Mr. McCallister stood finishing his phone call, “I have to go,” he closes the phone and slides it into his jacket, “Jun Min, I was just leaving.”

“I know I heard,” Jun Min sighs, “I just didn’t think you should go, without saying goodbye to me. I mean, well, it was good having you around. I mean, well I will miss you,” she bites her lip nervously.

Mr. McCallister nods, “Yeah, look I have to go, I will give you a call from the aerodyne once I am airborne. Take care of the kids,” he walks pass Jun Min and out the door.

Jun Min sighs, and then glances to the door again. Something just felt different somehow, not quite right. It was only after she got back to her room that she remembers that Mr. McCallister didn’t have his cane with him…

 

[Tokiwong]

Legacy in Bangkok

0900, July 14th 2014, local time

The aerodyne touches down on the UNJE tower. Assembled are ten United Nations soldiers in hardsuits. They snap to attention as the members of legacy leave the aerodyne. Standing aloof from the soldiers, is a short slim native male dressed in a black suit with glasses.

He cracks a smile, “Welcome Legacy, I am Pramoj. I will be your liaison. Mr. McCallister has filled us in on your mission, and we have contacted local authorities. Oh before I forget, Mr. McNamara, we have a digital message waiting for your acceptance from Mr. McCallister, it was marked urgent.”

Pramoj gestures for the students to follow, turning on his heels and walking towards the open doors of the office. Despite the early hour, the temperature is steamy, and humid. The city buzzes with activity, far below, as you enter the large spacious office.

Inside is another gentleman, known to the world at large as Roundhouse, one of the elites on Justice Elite: Beta. He barely registers your entrance, as he sits watching the monitor on the wall, he shakes his head in disgust.

Roundhouse gestures at the screen, “Damn it, why they got to kill a hottie like Kelly Mitchell, sure she is a little young, but damn, two or three more years and then she was legal. You know Pantheon pisses me off sometimes,” he says to no one in particular.

He stands, his long black hair tied back into a ponytail, and dark eyes scanning the team. He takes his hands out of the jacket of his long black lather trench coat, “Damn, so this is Legacy, call me Tony guys, the UN just keeps pumping them out, younger and younger.”

He smiles at Kiyana, Anika, and Star, “And hotter, and hotter… nice.”

On the monitor behind him more information seems to be coming up about the Tommy McKain murder, apparently Kelly Mitchell was allegedly in his company at the time of the attack. She is also missing, and many believe she may have died in the blast hat rocked Tommy's suite. Currently the only evidence is brief footage of a lone black male identified as an elite terrorist known as Surge by the authorities. The image just shows him looking at he camera then the image goes out. The authorities believe he shorted power to the whole structure.

Pramoj smiles to Mark, “Sir we have a secure terminal for you to use, just this way,” he shows Mark to an office and opens the door for him.

Roundhouse cocks his head, “So the UN finally decided to send in the rookies?”

Yoshi smirks, “Dude we are so going to kick ass. Justice Elite is going to have to find a new line of business, once Legacy gets on the case. And that means you Beta dudes as well.”

Roundhouse just laughs, “That’s funny kid, what about the rest of you?”

Tommy’s Inner Sanctum

Kelly comes to on the bed, as artificial sunlight filters onto the bed. Tommy’s head rests on her chest, and stirs slightly in his sleep, but does not wake as sleeps peacefully next to her. As she looks around the large circular room, she finds the walls on bare and white, and the whole room has a clean room feeling to it.

There is a bust of Julius Caesar jut to the right of the bed, and on the other side a bust of Machiavelli. But there is one thing, as she turns to the single night stand on her right is a picture of Tommy, or at least a younger Tommy, and a girl next to him, both are dressed in similar outfits and they look to be about seven to nine years of age. They have very similar features in the picture.

“How cute, Ghost has a sister, how touching,” the familiar voice filters in the large room. Kelly turns to see Neuro leaning against a pillar, with a devilish grin. He nods gleefully, “Morning puppet, I enjoyed the delicious show you put on last night. Selling your body to Tommy, to ensure his friendship, like a proper toy, always eager to please, I enjoyed that about you. It is something that Ghost will never appreciate about you,” he finishes with a leering smile.

Image of Bangkok

 

[Samnell]

Legacy in Bangkok
He cracks a smile, “Welcome Legacy, I am Pramoj. I will be your liaison. Mr. McCallister has filled us in on your mission, and we have contacted local authorities. Oh before I forget, Mr. McNamara, we have a digital message waiting for your acceptance from Mr. McCallister, it was marked urgent.”

Mark nods soberly, "Thought you might." Probably telling us about Tommy.

Roundhouse gestures at the screen, “Damn it, why they got to kill a hottie like Kelly Mitchell, sure she is a little young, but damn, two or three more years and then she was legal. You know Pantheon pisses me off sometimes,” he says to no one in particular.

Kelly TOO?!" Mark blinked and gaped for a moment. Why does everything get worse whenever we go out? "We knew her," he says.

Currently the only evidence is brief footage of a lone black male identified as an elite terrorist known as Surge by the authorities. The image just shows him looking at he camera then the image goes out. The authorities believe he shorted power to the whole structure.

Mark made a mental note to get everything SARAH had on Surge when they got back. Honor. Surge. Who else? Whoever hired Honor and Surge.

Pramoj smiles to Mark, “Sir we have a secure terminal for you to use, just this way,” he shows Mark to an office and opens the door for him.

"Ok," Mark says distractedly and walks into the office, not paying Roundhouse any further attention.

 

[Hammerhead]

Ryan follows Pramoj, instinctively moving to wipe sweat off his brow in the heat, only to find it isn't there. That's interesting. I thought I had just gotten used to the heat...actually, I guess I did adapt to it.

Ryan gives a cursory nod to Roundhouse, having long since dismissed the Elite as incompetent moron. His comments about the death of Kelly startle Ryan. He glances towards Anika, face puzzled. Why did she go to Tommy's? To try and get back on the team? Maybe if I hadn't challenged her...no, she made her own choices.

Despite his grim mood, Ryan is still able to respond to Roundhouse's taunts. "Yeah, right. I'm Ryan, and I've been your biggest fan since, like, forever," he says sarcastically. "Yeah, how many times have you even won a fight or completed a mission?" Make fun of the glow and I beat you down, he silently adds.

 

[Tokiwong]

Despite his grim mood, Ryan is still able to respond to Roundhouse's taunts. "Yeah, right. I'm Ryan, and I've been your biggest fan since, like, forever," he says sarcastically. "Yeah, how many times have you even won a fight or completed a mission?" Make fun of the glow and I beat you down, he silently adds.

Tony smirks, "Funny Ryan, actually Justice Elite: Beta had a rough start, but we cleaned up several cells of Brass Orchid agents throughout Southeast Asia, course I am not one to brag. Your cool in my book, besides I saw footage of you guys at the mall, your young, but your not afraid to scrap."

He offers his hand to Ryan, "But hey I am sure, you guys being the experts and all will get it right the first time."

Mark

Pramoj closes the door behind Mark. The terminal hums to life, and Mark is quickly able to navigate to hi message box. A video message shows up, and Mr. McCallister’s face becomes visible to Mark.

Mr. McCallister adjusts hi glasses, “First I want to say, that I am sure you are aware of what happened to Tommy, and he has my condolences. But that I not my primary concern at this time; what is important to me is the future of the UNJE. Before I go any further Mark, I just anted to say that I am impressed with legacy, and though I think you all have much to learn, your more ready then I was, hen I started this business.”

“Alright,” he sighs, “let me get to the heart of the matter. I resigned from the UNJE as of 1015 this morning Mudaba Adin time. It was a decision of morality versus duty, and trying not to sell my soul. You asked me why we are sterilizing people, I don’ have an answer for you, but I do know that no one at our Institute has been sterilized yet, but I think that will change soon. The UNJE is pushing forward; I knew I could not hold them back, and I wanted no part in it. Bu you are not alone, I m on your side from the outside, I will be back stateside, but you have friends in the UNJE. Get in contact with Kensei, Oracle, or even that jerk Roundhouse; they are good people. I wish I could say more, but I will be in contact,” he says looking right into the screen.

“Finally Jun Min is on my side, I don’t know where you stand Mark, but I have an idea that your on our side. The UNJE is not the enemy but elements within the UNJE are, I will need your help, because you’re still on the inside. I don’t want the UNJE to collapse, they do good work, but I do wan to remove certain elements. If you are with m, send a reply Mark, and I will be in contact at a later date. I would use caution in who you trust, there is no way in knowing who is with us and against us, even among your friends, “He finishes.

“Don’t let this detract from your current mission, stay the course. I know that will be difficult but your doing a good thing, the right thing. You are making a difference, remember you’re the leader, the team will draw their strength from you,” he finishes as the message ends.