THE XAVIER INSTITUTE OF HIGHER LEARNING

Mission Log #2

>>>AT ATTENTION<<<
SIM BRIEF> LAST TIME.. THE X-MEN RESCUSED A MUTANT NAMED SYDNEY FROM THE MENTAL REHABILITATION CENTER AND THE NEW STUDENTS ARRIVED AT THE INSTITUTE THE NEXT DAY. MEANWHILE THE BROTHERHOOD DISCUSSED THEIR PLANS TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNITAED STATES, AND TO COORDINATE AN ATTACK
QUESTIONS?
>> SIM START <<
SCENE> THE XAVIER MANSION, MORE SPECIFICALLY SUB BASEMENT 2, MORE SPECIFICALLY.. THE SECRET TRAINING CENTER AFFECTIONATLY DUBBED THE DANGER ROOM. THE OTHERS ARE OUT, WHILE MARVEL GIRL AND CYCLOPS ARE IN WITH KITTY AND ICEMAN FOR A TRAINING SESSION.
<Shadowcat> ::Waiting silently with her arms crossed over her stomach::
<Iceman> ::hops from foot to foot, shadow boxing::
<MarvelGirl> ::pushes her hair back before stretching:: ((Wonder when it's going to start..))
<Cyclops> Shadowcat, Iceman.. before we start, I would prefer if you use your codenames when you refer to each other, it makes it more natural for when we're out in the field
<Iceman> ::tosses off a mock salute at Cyke:: Rodger dodger.
<MarvelGirl> ::smiles and speaks just to Kitty and Bobby:: {{Plus I think he gets some kinda sick thrill out of it...sorry my sorry attempt at humor for the day}}
<Cyclops> We're gonna take this one a little light so that you two can get used to it.
<Shadowcat> ::grins slightly at Jean and then just nods quickly to Cyclops:: Alright Cyclops.
<Cyclops> ((Jean, keep a close eye on Kitty, we don't want her phasing out on us))
<MarvelGirl> ::smirks and crosses her arms..shifting her weight onto one foot:: {{Was that..supposed to be a pun?}} ::glances over at him::
<Cyclops> ::smirks:: ((Was it?)) Computer, Begin Training Session 92-001
ACTION> A BUZZ CAN BE HEARD AS PANELS IN THE WALL BEGIN TO SLIDE OPEN
<MarvelGirl> ::Rolls her eyes and puts her hands down to her side and looks around..going into a defense position::
<Shadowcat> ::Looks at Iceman and then around at the walls:: Eh...is that supposed to happen?
<Iceman> ::nods, not saying anything as he gets ready for what's about to come::
<MarvelGirl> Yes, Shadowcat..it usually means look out and pay attention
<Cyclops> ::gets in a defensive stance:: Iceman, Shadowcat, this is your session. So for the most part you have to handle it all by yourselves, Marvel Girl and I are aren't going to help too much.
ACTION> METAL ORBS FLY OUT OF THE WALLS.. THEY HOVER IN THE AIR FOR A LITTLE BIT
<Shadowcat> ::Peers at the metal orbs:: here we go... ::Takes a breath and waits::
ACTION> SOME OF THE ORBS BRANDISH SPIKES WHILE THE OTHERS JUST LOOK NORMAL, THEY BEGIN TO PICK UP SPEED AS THEY FLY AT ICEMAN AND SHADOWCAT
<Iceman> ::eyes the flight pattern of the balls, getting ready to dodge them if he can or deflect them with an ice club::
<Shadowcat> ::Starts to run away from the flying orbs, looking back every now and then:: Hm... ::rolls to dodge them::
<MarvelGirl> ::looks over at Scott..for a brief second before going back to watching the orbs carefully:: {{Don't think they get the idea that they're supposed to destroy them}}
ACTION> THE SPIKED ORBS BEGIN TO CHASE SHADOWCAT
<Cyclops> ((They'll get it.. I hope))
<Iceman> ::uses an ice slide to get up and try to bat the ones chasing Shadowcat away::
ACTION> AS ICEMAN DEFLECTS ONE OF THE ORBS WITH A CLUB, IT EXPLODES ON IMPACT, SHATTERING HIS CLUB AND SENDING HIM BACKWARDS
<Shadowcat> ::Continues to roll, moving into a hand stand landing on her feet:: ((Okay...this isn't working....so....)) ::Runs at the spiked orbs head on and dives through the air at them to phase through them::
<MarvelGirl> {{I can understand why they'd be afraid to destroy them and all....ack}} ::winces at the explosion and looks towards Bobby:: {{You ok, Iceman?}}
<Iceman> Ack! ::goes flying back, forming an ice chute that curves upward to get him back in the air and on another::
ACTION> SHADOWCAT PHASES THROUGH TWO OF THE ORBS, WHICH FALL OUT OF THE SKY AND LAND ON THE FLOOR
<Iceman> ((I'm fine, just chipped me a bit.))
<Shadowcat> ::Rolls across the ground from the air and came to her feet, and runs to help Iceman up:: You okay? It looks like we should work together... ::looks back and forth::
<Cyclops> Watch that next time, Iceman. Don't be quick to go after something when you don't know what it's capable of.
<Iceman> ::nods at Shadowcat, then watches the flying orbs that are left and forms an ice curve to direct them at Kitty:: Coming up Shadowcat!
<MarvelGirl> ::sends a smirk to Cyke:: {{Look at that..Kitty picked up on the teamwork first}}
ACTION> THE SPIKED BALLS TURN AROUND AND FOLLOW KITTY AGAIN
<Iceman> ::nods to Cyke, then turns his attention back to the orbs and Kitty::
<Cyclops> ::smirks:: ((Not a bad idea at all))
<Shadowcat> Already on it! ::Crouches some and then lunges foreward shoulder first at the spiked balls to phases through them once more::
ACTION> THE SPIKE-LESS ORBS FOLLOW ALONG THE CURVE WITHOUT BLOWING UP AND HEAD IN KITTY'S DIRECTION.. WHILE SHE PHASES THROUGH THEM, ALLOWING THE SPIKES AND NON-SPIKES TO TAKE EACH OTHER OUT.
<Shadowcat> ::Skids to a halt and looks in the direction of Iceman now, before peering back and forth:: Takes care of those..
<MarvelGirl> ::looks over at Scott and smiles:: {{Should try smiling more, Scott...increases your face value}} ::crosses her arms and moves over some so she can watch from another vantage point so they don't miss anything::
<Iceman> ::nods:: Thanks to you, heh.
<Shadowcat> No...thanks to -us-.. ::puts emphasis on her words and smiles before going back to attention::
<Cyclops> ::to Iceman and Shadowcat:: Nice work, people. But now that the warm-up is out of the way..
<Shadowcat> That...was just a warm up? ::Blinks::
<MarvelGirl> ::nods:: 'fraid so
<Shadowcat> ::nods and braces herself again::
<Iceman> Great, can't wait for the encore. ::smirks, getting ready again::
>> SIM INTERLUDE <<
SCENE> THE SAVAGE LAND, IT HAS BEEN A FEW DAYS SINCE MAGNETO ANNOUNCED TO HIS BROTHERHOOD THAT HE IS PLANNING ON SOMETHING AGAINST THE LEADERSHIP OF THE UNITED STATES. PREPARATIONS ARE BEING MADE.. BUT SOME AMONG HIS RANKS DO NOT AGREE AND REFUSE TO HELP PREPARE FOR THE STRIKE. IT IS MIDDAY
<Rogue> ::leaning against a window in the compound, staring outside at the swaying trees:: ...
ACTION> ROGUE CAN HEAR A CONVERSATION THAT IS BECOMING HEATED..FROM THE WINDOW ABOVE HER
<Rogue> ::idly draws a little squiggle on the slightly dusty glass with a gloved fingertip:: ... ::blinks, looking upward in confusion:: ((Wonder what that's all about...))
<Quicksilver> ::eyerolls:: No I didn't mean anything by it, I was just saying that I don't believe this is the best way to go, Father.
<Rogue> ::bites her lip:: ((Another fight...? )) ::hesitates, pulling back slightly from the window, just listening::
<Magneto> ::Does not look up from his plans.:: Are you suggesting we bow down to our oppressers, hoping we'll win acceptance by appeasement? Shall we throw ourselves to the mercy of a country who has largely ingored the cries of the 'different'? Whose crimes against humanity are easily forgotten?
<Quicksilver> ::sighs:: I just think that we should wait it out a little longer, not attack them head on, especially with her. We shouldn't put her through that.
<Magneto> She is our one advantage we have, she is our chance to strike aganist what threatens to bind us into slavery or perhaps extinction
<Rogue> ((Who...?)) ::frowns slightly, then glances around to make sure none of the others is watching her standing by the window and listening::
<Quicksilver> ::raises an eyebrow.. furrows his brow for a second:: Is that all we are to you? "Advantages" to your little War on humanity?! I'm sick of this Father, I'm sick of being treated like that. ::heads to the door::
<Magneto> ::Lets out a cold sigh.:: You do not understand... not until you smell the gas, feel the fire rushing to destory you, see the abyss waiting to destory your very being. You have never known this, nor will you. ::He contiunes to work on the plans.::
<Quicksilver> ::shakes his head as he leaves Mags' room and runs outside::
<Rogue> ::holding her breath as the voices above fade:: ((Guess that's the end of that...))
<Quicksilver> ::looks away for a second and looks back, nearly running into Rogue, stopping himself before he does::
<Rogue> ::turns around, startled, when she hears him:: Err.. ::brushes her hair back, trying not to look up and make it obvious that she was listening::
<Quicksilver> Oh man I'm sorry. ::looks to the window, then back to Rogue::
<Quicksilver> Did you just.. hear what was going on?
<Rogue> Uhm... well.. ::embarrassed look:: sorta... what's goin' on?
<Quicksilver> ::moves her away from the window:: I'm just sick of all his bullshit. He treats us all like dirt. We're just soldiers to him.
<Rogue> ::nods slowly:: ..it was about the attack, wasn't it?
<Quicksilver> When *ISN'T* it about a damn attack?
<Rogue> ::shrinks back a little:: ..Ah can't do what he wants..
<Quicksilver> I know, I was trying to change his mind, but he doesn't care. ::shakes his head:: He pisses me off so much, I just feel like leaving.
<Rogue> ..Leaving? ::curious look, brow furrows:: ...but where would ya go?
<Quicksilver> ::clenches his fist..:: I dunno.. ::thinks for a second, smirks:: Xavier.. That would really piss Magneto off.
<Rogue> Xavier? ::doubtful look:: ..Ah dunno much about him... ((wish Ah could just... leave..))
<Quicksilver> ::shrugs: Me either, just that he had a past with my father, and wants peace with the norms. Should go just to spite him.
<Rogue> ::looks at the floor:: ..yeah, you should. Ah mean... he's really... you'd be better off away from him.
<Quicksilver> You think you could cover for me if I took an aircraft and left?
<Rogue> ::troubled look:: ...He wouldn't listen to me... he's gonna be mad enough if Ah say Ah won't do his attack...
<Rogue> ((No one else here's gonna talk to me if Petey jets...)) ::bites her lip::
<Quicksilver> ..::thinks for a second:: You wanna come too..? that would really muck his plans up. and I don't wanna be with those sapien lovers alone.
<Rogue> ::eyes widen:: ..Seriously? Ah mean... Ah know ah'd slow you down... but.. you wouldn't mind?
<Quicksilver> ::smirks:: Yeah, but I could use the company.
<Rogue> Ah.. Ah'd like to get outta here..
>> INTERLUDE END <<
SCENE> BACK TO THE DANGER ROOM, AFTER THE WARM-UP, ICEMAN AND SHADOWCAT HAVE BEEN JOINED BY SOME OF THEIR OTHER TEAMMATES
<Shadowcat> ::Looks towards the others:: Nice of the rest of you to join us... ::Standing by Iceman still in a stance::
<Iceman> ::nods, waiting for whatever's next::
<Cyclops> We're waiting until the Danger Room re-calibrates it self, it's gonna be a minute
<Shadowcat> ::Nods to Cyclops:: Alright... ::Heads to the side and leans against the wall glancing at all of the others in idle silence, brown eyes staring them down kinda::
<MarvelGirl> ::yawns and stretches her arms out:: {{How much longer, Scott?}}
<Colossus> ::wearing his black uniform as always and yellow com unit strapped accross his chest, waiting for the session to begin::
<Cyclops> Not much.. Alright, Computer.. Begin Training Session 087-05X
ACTION> THE FLOOR BEGINS TO SLIDE OPEN AS ROBOTS POP UP THROUGH THE FLOOR
<Sydney> ::Stands towards the back, wearing a black uniform.::
<Iceman> ((Alright, here we go.)) ::eyes the robots, looking for a weakness::
ACTION> MEANWHILE THE FLOOR BEGINS TO SLIDE UNDERNEATH US, PULLING THEM ONE WAY OR ANOTHER
<Colossus> ::shifts his body to metal form::
<Cyclops> Iceman, be careful, I've upped the ante with this program. We're gonna be fighting right along side you this time.
<MarvelGirl> ::looks to Scott and rotates her shoulders back:: ::moves into a defense position and watches the robots carefully::
<Iceman> ::nods to Cyclops, making an ice slide to get off of the floor::
<Cyclops> >>SIM END<<