Outcasts Forever: Issue #2 - Bucky Must Die!

[Nuke261]

Captain America (HP 5/6)

Inside Avengers Mansion - Assembly Room
Somewhere/when/how
Late afternoon

Redwing's head darted to the left accompanied by a squawk. Jack heard the words inside his head. 'Didn't see him leave, Cap . . . sorry. Suppose I could grab some leftovers from Jarvis before we left?'

'Of course Redwing. But, If I know Jarvis, he'll be bringing a bunch of snacks by the Queenjet before we go. Especially, if everyone skipped breakfast.'

Captain America moved through the halls until he contacted the Sandman. "Excuse me, Flint. Could I have a word with you before the mission?"

He did not know this version of the Sandman. He seemed harder and more ready to fight than the version he knew, yet this man was an Avenger, or Ultimate, where he came from. Still, he had performed as a member of the team as well as anyone else. Better than some of them, actually.

 

[kid A]

Sandman

"Excuse me, Flint. Could I have a word with you before the mission?"

"Huh? Oh, s**t, yeah Cap. 'Course. What can I do for ya?" Despite his best intentions, Flint was a little nervous at talking to Cap. Just like in his reality, Cap was a living legend and even for someone with Flint's background, he was more than just a little inspiring... and intimidating.

 

[Nuke261]

Captain America (HP 5/6)

Inside Avengers Mansion
Somewhere/when/how
Late afternoon

"I wanted to thank you for your help taking down that perverted version of Captain America. Left between him and me, I think he might have won. He definitely had a psychological advantage over me." Captain America's words were heartfelt yet they seemed calculated, as if they were part of an analysis instead of an observation.

"What I wanted to talk to you about was this situation with Bucky. It seems to me that you are our best chance of capturing him without injuring him. If you get the opportunity to snatch him up, I want you to take it. DOn't worry about what anyone else is doing, just take Bucky out of the situation and keep him safe until we know what's going on." There was no question to what Jack was asking. he simply explained things and stared into Flint's eyes, waiting to make sure he understood his instructions.

 

[kid A]

Sandman

What I wanted to talk to you about was this situation with Bucky. It seems to me that you are our best chance of capturing him without injuring him. If you get the opportunity to snatch him up, I want you to take it. DOn't worry about what anyone else is doing, just take Bucky out of the situation and keep him safe until we know what's going on." There was no question to what Jack was asking. he simply explained things and stared into Flint's eyes, waiting to make sure he understood his instructions.

Flint nodded solemnly as Cap thanked him. Captain America was thanking him. That he had no problem with. "Sure, Cap, just tryin' ta pull my weight, an all. I'm jes glad I could help," Flint replied with earnest.

As Cap spoke to him about the new mission, and Bucky, Flint listened intently and nodded once more. "Sure thing, I can take 'im down like I took Captain Commie down. I'll hold 'im in place 'til he falls. Jes help me get to 'im an' I'll take care o' the rest."

 

[Keia]

Inside Avengers Mansion - Hangar
Somewhere/when/how
Late afternoon

All

Everyone settled into the Quinjet and prepared for takeoff. The jet comfortably seated the seven passengers with plenty of leg room. The back of the Quinjet held lockers and storage, a computer, small kitchen and restroom. The small refrigerator in the kitchen area had been stocked and latched for in-flight security and a perch had been mounted to one of the inside walls of the jet in the back.

A smooth launch and flight ensued over the Atlantic. As the jet passed over land, the cityscape, vehicles and people seemed typical 1940's - 1950's era. Sensors on the jet showed occasional blips, but nothing out of the ordinary . . . considering that it was currently near the end of World War II.

The coordinates had been entered and seemed to be a castle in the northern section of the British Isles.

OOC: Who's flying the jet and who is co-pilot? Give me totals for piloting or the appropriate skill base amount.

 

[Nuke261]

Captain America (HP 5/6)

Inside Avengers Mansion - Hangar
Somewhere/when/how
Late afternoon

Captain America slapped Sandman on the shoulder, watching curiously as a small puff of sand raised off of him on impact. He continued to watch as the impression his hand made, slowly shifted until in was gone. "Good to hear, Flint. Now we better get going, I think most of the others should be on board by now." He then led the way to the Queenjet.

'Redwing, time to go. I'll meet you at the Queenjet.'

Jack walked up the stairs, into the amazingly, hi-tech vehicle. He unslung his shield as he took in the familiar smell of the plane. No matter how many of these things we go through, they always smell the same. He took a seat behind Carol and Vision IV, who were at the controls. This way he could still clearly see out of the front canopy.

Once everyone was aboard, he gave the order to take off and they were on their way.



OOC: I picked the pilots. Thought they were pretty common Avengers pilots. Hope that is cool with everyone. I will discuss this in the OOC thread.

 

[tsadkiel]

Beast

OOC: Would this be a bad time to mention that I have no piloting skill?

 

[kid A]

SAndman

Flint nodded in understanding. "No problem, Cap." He followed him the rest of the way to the Quinjet, found a seat and strapped himself in.

 

[Keia]

Inside Avengers Mansion - Hangar
Somewhere/when/how
Late afternoon

All

Carol seated herself in the pilot seat, but looked somewhat uncomfortable at the controls before her. The ship was different that the one she had co-piloted some time ago. Planes were planes though but it took a few minutes to familiarize herself with everything. Of course, the computer screen with the preflight checklist helped a great deal.

Everyone was seated and comfortable, but no one had taken the co-pilot seat. Looking around at the others, Ultron IV spoke up, "If it would be acceptable, I could pilot or assist the pilot in flying this craft. It does have fairly integrated computers."

 

[Radiant]

Binary

Inside Avengers Mansion - Hangar
Somewhere/when/how
Late afternoon

All

Carol seated herself in the pilot seat, but looked somewhat uncomfortable at the controls before her. The ship was different that the one she had co-piloted some time ago. Planes were planes though but it took a few minutes to familiarize herself with everything. Of course, the computer screen with the preflight checklist helped a great deal.

Everyone was seated and comfortable, but no one had taken the co-pilot seat. Looking around at the others, Ultron IV spoke up, "If it would be acceptable, I could pilot or assist the pilot in flying this craft. It does have fairly integrated computers."

Carol straps herselt into her seat and goes through the checklist.
"Less talking more co-piloting Vision IV."
She motions for him to take the seat beside her, not cheking for aproval this time. Even if the can't trust him, it is better to have an unreliable failsave than none at all. And she is starting to consider that this Ultron just might be better than the one she knows.