Outcasts Forever: Issue #1 - Red America

[Arani Korden]

The Ever-Elusive Beast

"McCoy's right. Look's like we're gonna have free reign o' the place here soon. Hey, McCoy? Where you at?"

"I'm in a small workshop just off from the kitchen area. I will signal you when I start moving again."

 

[Keia]

Supreme Soviet Compound
Manhattan
Early afternoon

Vision waited several moments, to make certain that none of the Soviets still here had any responsibilities in the computer room. The seconds ticked away until Vision sensed a slight vibration indicating the departure of a Quinjet. As the Vision floated intangibly in through the ceiling, a sharp electrical burst resonated through his body. Pain, and some damage was experienced. It seemed that the computer room had some sort of shielding preventing his entrance.(a)

Flint waited in the hallway mere inches away from where the woman had peered around the corner at the kitchen scene . . . her scent was almost intoxicating. The maid returned to the laundry as soon as the others had departed the room – her entertainment had left. A few seconds later, she began humming her tune again (further driving it into Hank’s head).

After about 20 seconds, the compound vibrated slightly, giving the indication that a quinjet had departed. Hank waited and departed the workroom, heading for a set of stairs down (followed closely by Sandman). It didn’t take long before Beast and Sandman were before a closed metal door which lead into the computer room. A touch pad , microphone, and speaker were neatly arranged on the wall next to the door.

(a) – Damage save vs. energy field (electric). Rolled 17 + 6 = total of 23, Vision sustained a stun hit.

OOC: Actions?

 

[Keia]

Interlude . . .

Avengers Mansion
Early morning

"Make the flowers snap dragons with mixed blue and yellows. That'll look good." Tony smiles and a nod to the driver.

“Very good, sir,” the chauffeur replied. As he opened the door to the limo, Tony could hear the cries and well-wishes of the ladies he left behind . . . at least until the door closed.

"Could I have a Tequila Sunrise please? I seem to be parched."

Jarvis smiled, nodded and added an, “Of course, Master Stark.” With great efficiency, Jarvis hustled off to prepare the drink before Tony settled in to work. For Tony’s part he rounded the hall and took the elevator to sub-level two. It took a few minutes for Tony to get through his own security and sit down in the Avengers situation room.

The encryption code was something that Tony himself had designed in grade school as a joke. It had never seen print, having stayed in his head. And yet, here was a message encrypted with that code. Once deciphered, Tony realized that that would not be his biggest shock of the day.

segue – Meeting with Sandra and explanation of what happened. Update on what is happening with the Avenger

OOC: Questions?

 

[Arani Korden]

Beast

After about 20 seconds, the compound vibrated slightly, giving the indication that a quinjet had departed. Hank waited and departed the workroom, heading for a set of stairs down (followed closely by Sandman). It didn’t take long before Beast and Sandman were before a closed metal door which lead into the computer room. A touch pad , microphone, and speaker were neatly arranged on the wall next to the door.

With the coast momentarily clear, Hank switched off the invisibility field, and examined the security devices. After a moment he grinned.

"I think I can get it open, but I could use a little help. Flint, have you ever dusted for fingerprints?"

 

[Karl Green]

Wonderman

Interlude II . . .

Avengers Mansion
Early morning

A cab pulled up to the heavy iron gate. Putting the car in park, the cabbie turned and looked into the back seat. "Buddy, you sure you want to go here? Dangerous place, I've heard."

The cabbie got a funny look on his face . . . almost like he was trying to remember something. "You look kinda familiar . . . ."

Simon Williams fingered the invitation he had received just the day before - an invitation to join the Avengers. Someone couldn't get much more visibility than to join them and do some good deeds. Maybe people would take notice . . .

Simon gives the man his million dollar smile "You beat ye, this is my chance for frame, fortune and all the girls a man could ever want." he hands the man a twenty and picking up his duffle bag heads towards the gate. Assuming there is an intercom on the outside he will hit it and say "Wonderman reporting for duty" smiling the whole time this is so cool... man I am going rock this gig. And then Hollywood here I come

 

[Gideon]

Tony le Stark, 6/6 HP, Full Health

The encryption code was something that Tony himself had designed in grade school as a joke. It had never seen print, having stayed in his head. And yet, here was a message encrypted with that code. Once deciphered, Tony realized that that would not be his biggest shock of the day.

segue – Meeting with Sandra and explanation of what happened. Update on what is happening with the Avenger

OOC: Questions?

Is she for real? The Avengers are in trouble? But if I change she'll know who I am...frumple! Looking up at the hologram Tony just starts shaking his slightly.
"Sorry, beautiful. Wrong man for the job. I just do the inventing...other folks do the fighting. Where is that crazed Hulk or the awesome god of hammering? Both of them could help. IF you don't mind having a few blocks leveled" He gives her the winning smile that generally makes women swoon. Who says you can't charm a computer? I probably designed her. She does have very nice...coding.

 

[Keia]

Interlude . . .

Avengers Mansion
Early morning

"Sorry, beautiful. Wrong man for the job. I just do the inventing other folks do the fighting."

"I understand . . . and accept your decision . . . if that is your final decision," Sandra replied. "However, before your final decision, allow me to provide you with some additional information . . . ."

Before Tony on the screen where he was sitting was a number of charts, data, schematics. They all seemed to indicate data gathered on a vast number of 'alternate realities.' The overwhelming numbers showed the number of lives saved by 'Iron Man' as a member of the Avengers, and that in 97.5% of the realities, Tony Stark was Iron Man and had joined the Avengers. In 77.324% of those realities, most of the Avengers already knew that Tony Stark WAS Iron Man.

"I explained previously the risk of anomolies in the time stream and its impact on all reality, I can bring up data to support this explanation if you wish," Sandra explained. "I will tell you that your reality is 'at risk' and could fade at any time . . . without corrections in the time stream. All those you know would simply cease to exist . . . including yourself if you remain there and the time stream/reality was not repaired."

 

[Gideon]

"I explained previously the risk of anomolies in the time stream and its impact on all reality, I can bring up data to support this explanation if you wish," Sandra explained. "I will tell you that your reality is 'at risk' and could fade at any time . . . without corrections in the time stream. All those you know would simply cease to exist . . . including yourself if you remain there and the time stream/reality was not repaired."

"I get the idea. Mom said never to argue with a lady, especially not when people need helping." Stark strips down and quickly opens his brief case and starts to put the pieces of his armor together with skill and haste. "Port the local grid and current situation into my armor Sandy. Is there anything else I need to know? Computer, please let Jarvis know that to have three 3 wise men waiting for me at the door in 30 seconds. By the way...you are an astoundingly attractive woman Sandra. You really should get out of the messenger of doom buisness and go into modeling or just standing around letting rich old lechers buy you drinks." After Sandra has ported all the info to his armor, Stark grabs the helmet and heads to the elevator to go finally be one of the vaunted AVENGERS! "By the way Sandra, next guy you recruit tell him 'AVENGERS ASSEMBLE' it'll give him a... Iron MAN looks down at his crotch then looks up with a smile "no choice but to join." Tony winks out at the image as the elevator doors shut.

 

[Keia]

Interlude II . . .

Avengers Mansion
Early morning

"Wonderman reporting for duty" smiling the whole time this is so cool... man I am going rock this gig. And then Hollywood here I come

"Very good, sir, right this way," a clipped British accent came through the speaker. By the time the words were finished, the gate had started to open. As Simon made his way through the well-tended lawn and up to the front door, it opened and the source of the voice, an middle-aged, English butler in in blue uniform, entered into view.

"Greetings, Master Williams, my name is Jarvis and I am the butler to this mansion and those who reside within," the butler said, "Allow me to take your bags upstairs. First, however, I will direct you to the elevator. There is a meeting you need to attend, I believe. No rest for the heroes."

With that said, Jarvis escorted Simon to the elevator. As they arrived, the front door bell rang, and the elevator slid open to reveal the unmistakable armor of Iron Man.

"Excuse me, Wonder Man, sir, but I believe the bell is another who needs to attend the meeting," Jarvis said. "If you'll wait here one moment, I shall return presently."

OOC: Merging Interlude I and II. This should be interesting.

 

[Keia]

Interlude I

Avengers Mansion
Early Afternoon

"Port the local grid and current situation into my armor Sandy. Is there anything else I need to know? Computer, please let Jarvis know that to have three 3 wise men waiting for me at the door in 30 seconds. By the way...you are an astoundingly attractive woman Sandra. You really should get out of the messenger of doom buisness and go into modeling or just standing around letting rich old lechers buy you drinks."

"The only think you may want to know is that there will be two others joining you to help the others - you may be familiar with them . . . Wasp . . . and Wonder Man," Sandra explained. By the end of Tony's conversation, Sandra's head was bowed somewhat, and a slight flush could be seen on her holographic cheeks.

As Iron Man, Tony entered the elevator which swiftly lifted to the main level. As the doors opened, Jarvis was there standing with another man . . . young, glowing green eyes, dressed in casual clothes and a black leather jacket.

OOC: Merging Interlude I and II. Feel free to describe yourselves better to each other. Enjoy!