THE XAVIER INSTITUTE OF HIGHER LEARNING

Mission Log #6

>>ATTENTION!<<
<Marvel Girl>@@
<Persephone> @@
<Tsunami> @@
<Iceman> @@
<Colossus> @@
<Rogue> @@
<Shadowcat> @@
<Storm> @@
<Voltage> @@
SIM BRIEF> The X-Men were searching for leads as to what Magneto was going to pull. It was rumored that the Vice President was missing, so the X-Men decided that was the best bet. Storm and Colossus asked the newcomer Rogue for any information.. and she pointed them in the direction of Australia.. that's where we're going now.
<Cyclops> Anyone have any questions?
<Persephone> Why do we have to save cheney?
<Colossus> nope
<Rogue> Am Ah being dragged along to Australia?
<Marvel Girl> None, sir ::salutes::
<Cyclops> Because Cheney is the Vice President, if we don't save him then there can only be serious backlash towards the rest of the mutant population.
<Cyclops> And yes Rogue, we're gonna need you.
<Storm> ::shrugs her shoulders:: Is it too late to go home?
<Colossus> ::sort of quietly lurking and listening but not really commenting::
<Cyclops> ..Yes, Storm, it is.
<Iceman> None here. ::yawns::
<Storm> *mutter* Typical.
<Persephone> ::Mutter:: Well, we could fix it by bringing Saddam home on a plate.
<Shadowcat> ::Gazing through a fashion magazine, half listening::
<Voltage> ::Shakes his head:: Not that we have any choice but to go bail his ass out, but who wants to bet he won't care it's mutants who saved him and just focus on the mutants kidnapping him part of things?
<Cyclops> ..I'm not done.
<Marvel Girl> ::stands with her hands at her hips, listening:: then by all means, continue ::Nods::
<Cyclops> Alright here's the plan for when we get there.. ::sets up the map:: I will pilot the blackbird a little ways away from the base.. Marvel Girl, Storm, Shadowfox, and Shadowcat will infiltrate the base, while the rest of us distract the Brotherhood
<Shadowfox> :::Behind his file/comic again, seemingly engrossed in whatever he's reading:::
<Cyclops> any objections?
<Shadowcat> ::Snaps from her magazine:: Huh, what? ::blankly stares at Cyke, lost::
<Storm> ((Blah blah blah..Save the stupid human..Blah blah, "It's our responsbility.")) ::eyes peak up a bit:: Cool, I finally get to do something fun.
<Rogue> ::wide-eyes:: ..Ah won't fight! Ah don't care what you say, Ah won't do it!
<Marvel Girl> ::nods to Cyke before blinking and looking over to Rogue:: You ok?
<Colossus> I have no objections... When do we depart? ::waits patiently::
<Shadowfox> :::From behind his cover::: Is this a no-holds-barred affair or do we have to keep the maiming to a minimum?
<Cyclops> ::looks to Rogue:: You won't have to. You're gonna stick close to me and I'll be sure to protect you.. unless you would like to stay on the blackbird?
<Rogue> They'll find me! They'll make me go back... Ah don't wanna go back...
<Voltage> Kick the Shit out of the Brotherhood. Got it. ::Nods, then glances at Rogue:: Relax..they'll be too busy getting their asses kicked to try and make you. That's a definite promise.
<Persephone> ... And I never fought before.
<Cyclops> We're bringing you with us so that they don't try to take you while you're alone at the mansion.
<Rogue> ...((Momma will find out... she'll kick all their asses and make me come back...))
<Storm> Pfft, it's easy P. You just, "zap" 'em. ::smirks:: It's cake.
<Rogue> Y'all don't understand... if ah'm there, they'll find me...
<Marvel Girl> We'll do everything to protect you Rogue..and Scott's right..you'd be more of a sitting duck left at the mansion
<Shadowfox> :::Raises his hand::: Uhm, do you want me to use some of that kung-fu stuff, or do I keep a low profile?
<Cyclops> We will make sure that nothing happens to you, Rogue.
<Cyclops> ::looks at Shadowfox:: only if the need arises.
<Shadowfox> Understood. :::Drops his hand, returning his attention to his comic, snickering:::
<Persephone> I can't zap people.
<Storm> Let's get this over with. I'm gonna have fun for once, so don't spoil it! ::feline-like grin::
<Rogue> ::shakes her head mutely:: ...
<Colossus> ;:looks to Rogue:: Rogue, you aren't the only one that has had to hide from someone or something before... I have been kept safe from harm, and you will be as well..
<Marvel Girl> ::arches an eyebrow towards Storm and grins a littl::
<Cyclops> Any last comments?
<Rogue> ... ((Ah gotta hide...))
<Iceman> ::opens his mouth to reply but just ends up yawning::
<Shadowcat> ::Puts her magazine away, glancing at Cyclops:: Nope.
<Shadowfox> :::Raises his hand again::: Yeah. Is there an inflight movie?
<Cyclops> ::smirks at Shadowfox:: yep, Batman and Robin... ::shakes his head:: Alright then, let's move people.
>>SIM START<<
SCENE> THE BLACKBIRD JET. THE X-MEN ARE FLYING OFF TO AUSTRALIA. CYCLOPS IS PILOTING WITH MARVEL GIRL CO-PILOTING, COLOSSUS IS MANNING THE WEAPONS, STORM IS ON THE SCANNERS. THE OTHERS ARE SITTING
<Marvel Girl> I'm glad I'm up here piloting..I hated watching that movie the first time ::makes a face as she sits back in her chair::
<Colossus> ::in flesh form for the time being, sitting behind the weapon control pannel:: Cyclops, is there an estimated time of arrival yet?
<Shadowcat> ::Making sure she's buckled up tightly, glancing at everyone idly::
<Shadowfox> So Cat, be honest...does this outfit make me look fat? :::Asking with a mock concerned voice:::
<Persephone> ::Clutches onto the armrest of her chair, her long black hair pulled severly away from her face into a thick braid, breathing shallowly.::
<Storm> ::casts a momentary gaze towards Colossus:: You always get to play with the cool stuff Petey. ::rests her hand on the console::
<Cyclops> Approximately 20 minutes Pete.
<Rogue> ::white-knuckling on the armrests, although her gloves hide the fact:: ... ((Ah can't do this..))
<Shadowcat> ::Side glances at Fox, arches a brow:: Are you sure you can like handle the truth?
<Cyclops> ..::looks a bit uneasy, while flying the plane::
<Colossus> ::grins:: I know, and I sure enjoy it... ::nods over to Scott:: Alright, thanks..
<Marvel Girl> ::blinks..looking back towards the group and then back to Scott:: {{Looks like we have a few restless fli..ers..what's wrong?}}
<Tsunami> ::sits quietly, quite a bit nervous since this is his first actual mission::
<Shadowfox> Please, be brutal...:::Giving his best puppy-dog eyes look:::
<Shadowcat> You look cute as a button... ::Nods sagely, winks::
<Storm> ::sticks her tongue out at him:: ((Big.. sexy goon..)) ::rolls her eyes, then glancing back to the console:: Did I mention this costume is too damn stuffy, Cyke?
<Cyclops> ((..I hope I don't fuck this up, Jean..))
<Rogue> ::barely above a whisper:: ...does anyone have a coat with a hood?
<Marvel Girl> {{You and everyone else on this jet}} ::sends him a reassuring smile:: {{You can do it..or you wouldn't be here}}
<Shadowfox> :::Looks blank for a moment, then rolls his eyes::: Cute? I'm cute? That's impossible, I'm not cute!
<Cyclops> Would you prefer yellow spandex?
<Shadowcat> Sure you are. Everyone's cute. Except for Cyclops when he gets mad.. ::coughs, grabs for her magazine::
<Marvel Girl> ew..::makes a face at that comment and shakes her head, laughing a bit::
<Persephone> ::From her view point spirit hovers over her shoulder and her head is bowed, listing to it's repremanding.::
<Storm> Would you? ::stares back with an even gaze:: I didn't think so. At least I could stomach that, and not be ridiculed as a woman.
<Rogue> ::even softer:: ...anyone?
<Marvel Girl> ::blinks and looks back:: Rogue..if you look back in some of the storage areas..you might find something
<Colossus> ::shrugs looking to Storm:: I happen to like my uniform...
<Rogue> ::looks around the jet, face a bit pale:: ...storage areas?
<Cyclops> You wanna go back to the midriff?
<Marvel Girl> ((I feel like the team psychiatrist here)) ::shakes her head a bit and then looks towards Seph:: {{You ok over there?}} ::points towards the area where it might be in the back of the plane for Rogue::
<Shadowfox> :::Crosses his arms over his chest, looking miffed::: Only my mother calls me cute.
<Rogue> ::unbuckles and shakily heads to the back to investigate::
<Storm> ::smirks:: I'm obviously going to have to make some well placed modif-..you know, on this costume. ::stares at the scanner:: So uh, still nothin' to report.
<Shadowcat> ::Reaches over to nudge Fox:: Aww, what's wrong? Don't tell me you're embarrassed about that... ::Grins::
<Persephone> ::She doesn't answer for a moment, her eyes closed tightly as she listens to the ghost, almost cut off by normal telepathic means. When she opens her eyes again she answers.:: ((Fine. Scared.))
<Rogue> ::opens a few things that look like storage bins::
<Marvel Girl> ::blinks and looks forward:: {{What is it? Need me to come back and talk or something?}}
<Shadowfox> Embarrassed? Nah, I just was hoping something more than "cute." :::Straightens up in his seat::: What about "handsome" or "dashing?" Maybe even a "nice?"
<Shadowcat> Fine fine.. ::Looks him over once, smirks:: You look... um.. ::thinks of a word::
<Persephone> ((I've never fought anyone before.))
<Marvel Girl> {{You've been in training sessions}}
<Marvel Girl> {{I know it's different.. but once you get out into it.. you get into a bit of a...flow sort of thing}}
<Storm> ::cracks her knuckles:: Wonder if I'll get to put that fighting shit you taught me to use this time, Petey. Of course it might be a little different.
<Colossus> ::looks over the buttons and levers on his console, and then goes back to idle thoughts::
<Cyclops> ((You've been on dozens of missions.. you can do this..))
<Marvel Girl> ::Looks over to Cyke and chuckles a bit saying lowly:: call me den mother Jean ::shakes her head and does that fake, reassuring punch thing on Scott's arm::
<Shadowcat> You looook... Alluring, angelic, appealing, beauteous, statuesque, stunning, sublime... ::laughs:: Feel free to tell me when to stop...
<Colossus> ::smiles:: In an ideal situation you will complete the mission without having to use any fighting... But, you know, since nothing ever goes as planned, you will do fine..
<Cyclops> ..::uneasy smile at Jean:: Thanks.
<Persephone> ((They're not real. I can't hurt people. Not real people. Even bad people.))
<Rogue> ::pulls out a bulky black windbreaker/jacket and slips into it, zipping it up and pulling the hood to cover her hair and shadow her face:: ...((This'll never work...))
<Storm> I can always kick them in the nuts. ::grins:: But anyways..
ACTION> ..THE SCANNERS START TO PICK UP MUTANT ACTIVITY AHEAD.
<Shadowfox> Alright, alright, I give! :::Shaking his head::: What'd I do in a past life to deserve this?
<Marvel Girl> Ahh..don't mention it..it's apparently in my job description ::shakes her head:: {{Yeah, I know..but it's different when those ppl are trying to hurt you for no reason}}
<Shadowcat> ::smirks:: Fine. Would you rather me say you look ugly, unattractive, homely, repulsive, plain, and grotesque? ::blinks a bit, looks ahead now and then back to Fox::
<Storm> Hey..Heads up. ::motions to the monitor:: We've got something showing up now.
<Marvel Girl> ::looks over towards Storm and her monitor::
<Cyclops> ::breathes in heavily.. then out:: Alright people, get ready!
<Rogue> ((This costume thing is so weird...)) ::sits back down, fidgeting slightly and adjusting her gloves.. currently wearing the generic girls' X-costume plus an old green t-shirt plus arm-length gloves, now with the jacket over the top of it all:: .... ((Kinda hot in here...))
<Cyclops> Colossus, try not to hit any of the Brotherhood, just the base. No killing.
<Cyclops> Only return fire.
<Shadowfox> :::Shakes his head at Cat, then begins popping his knuckles::: I feel like James Bond. "Infiltrate this," "disable that," "silence him." Where's Q?
<Cyclops> ::takes the blackbird down::
<Colossus> ::nods, setting the weapons console for guns and not missiles, waiting for a target to get close enough before opening fire:: Got it.
<Storm> ::drums her fingers against the monitor again:: So yeah, you newbs might wanna buckle up about now. Or whatever you wanna do.
<Marvel Girl> :;stretches her arms out before helping Scott move the jet down::
<Persephone> ::Clasps her hands tightly together, closing her eyes.::
<Rogue> ::slouching down in her seat, half-trying to look out the window, half-trying to hide from it::
<Shadowcat> Well, I could so be at the mall right now... ::smirks at Fox, starts to buckle up even tighter::
<Colossus> ::opens up a holy war of defensive fire against the base's gun emplacements::
<Shadowfox> :::Does the sign of the cross, muttering something to himself:::
<Rogue> ... ::slinks down further:: ((Magneto is gonna kill them all... an' me...))
ACTION> TWO OF THE GUN TURRETS ARE TAKEN OUT..
<Cyclops> ::lands the BB.. unstraps himself and gets out of his seat:: We all know what we're doing?
<Colossus> Hah hah! The score is now 2 to 0 Piotr! ::continues his barrage of gunfire, trying to nail a few towers::
<Shadowcat> ::unstraps, stands, face contorting a bit::
<Persephone> ::Let's go of her hands and covers her ears.::
<Marvel Girl> ::nods to Scott as she unbuckles and stands..moving towards the hatch::
<Shadowfox> :::Unstraps from his seat, dusting off his pants::: Mission objectives understood....I think.
<Rogue> ::still clinging to the armrests:: ...
<Colossus> ::unstraps and stands up:: Ready to go... ::shifts to steel::
<Storm> You betcha. ::follows after Jean:: Kick ass and take names, right? Kidding.
<Cyclops> ::opens the hatch:: Let's go save the Vice President!
<Cyclops> ((Be safe, Jean))
<Marvel Girl> Nah..don't think we get to do as much of that as the others ::nods to Storm:: Shadowfox and Shadowcat stay near us {{You do the same, buster}}
<Cyclops> Alright. We're going to cover you girls, as you make your way in.. Once you guys are in, you're on your own.
<Shadowfox> No no, Ro. It's take names and kick ass. :::Shakes his head, follows behind Jean:::
<Storm> Eh, leave it to me, we'll have fun with this..As long as you guys keep up. ::snickers, her eyes going clear for a moment::
<Colossus> ::heads out first, after the first group leaves:: I'll draw as much fire as I can.. ::steps down the hatch, and moves to intercept whatever defense the base has thrown at them::
<Marvel Girl> ::nods:: Got it the first time, Cyke ::nods to her group:: Ready?
<Shadowcat> ::Follows behind Fox:: I hope my hair doesn't mess up... ::pats it down some, staying close, nodding to Marvel Girl::
<Cyclops> Be sure to keep contact on your coms.. Persephone, Rogue, stay close to us.
<Rogue> ... ::slowly stands up and leaves her seat:: ((if Ah stay here, they're gonna get me for sure... god, why am Ah here...))
<Storm> 'Course. ::glances outside:: Let's do it.
<Persephone> ((We're going to fight and she's worried about her hair?)) ::Looks at Shadowcat and shakes her head, somewhat calmed by comment and weakly stands up to follow Cyke out.::
<Cyclops> ::sets the blackbird cloaking mechanism.. walks towards teh front of the group, optic blasts set to medium power::
<Marvel Girl> Rock n roll as they say ::moves out and towards the base::
<Shadowfox> :::Frowns in thought, trying to focus his powers into something worth using as a weapon:::
<Colossus> ::stands toweringly to the side of Cyclops:: Where is the welcoming committee?
<Shadowcat> ::Moves out behind Marvel Girl, face contorted a bit, shifty gaze::
<Storm> ::heads out as well, all the while eyeing the complex for the best place for them to sneak in:: How I love the subterfuge.
<Cyclops> ::closes the hatch after everyone is out.. puts the remote back in his front chest pocket::
<Marvel Girl> ::scanning the area to see if the brotherhood are close and the best entrance::
<Rogue> ::pulls her hood further forward, tagging along behind Cyclops nervously::
<Shadowfox> :::Muttering after the hatch closes::: Everybody remember where we parked.
<Marvel Girl> Oh don't worry..I'm sure it'll get blown up in the process..or something fun like that
<Shadowcat> So where do we enter at you guys? ::looks around, then to Marvel Girl::
<Cyclops> There should be..
<Storm> Well duh..::shrugs:: That'd be the fun in breaking into something if you couldn't destroy it afterwards? ::continues to peer at the complex:: Hmmm..
ACTION> MARVEL GIRL FINDS THAT GOING IN ON THE WEST END OF THE BASE..
<Marvel Girl> West side ::points and moves quickly towards it::
ACTION> THE GROUND STARTS TO QUAKE AS THE GROUP MOVES
<Persephone> Australia doesn't have earthquakes... do they? ::Very soft voice.::
<Polaris> ::nervous stature:: Do we have to do this, Avalanche?
<Shadowcat> ::Nearly stumbles, but keeps her balance following in behind Marvel Girl:: Obviously he knows we're here...
<Avalanche> Magneto said to guard this place from the X-Men, we're guarding this place from the X-Men.
<Marvel Girl> More like his minions know we're here ::grumbles as she keeps her balance and still tries to move quickly::
<Storm> Well..You guys have fun! ::smirks, and follows after MG, in mid-flight::
<Avalanche> If one of them happens to get fatally wounded.. I can't help that.
<Shadowfox> :::Crouchs to keep balanced::: Shake, rattle, and roll!
<Colossus> ::growls lowly::
<Polaris> ::wide eyed look at Avalanche, then holding her hands together:: I don't think that's necessary..
<Blob> ::breathes kinda heavily.. running towards the group:: I *gasp* told you *gasp* to wait for *gasp* me!
<Cyclops> ..Go! ::sends blasts at the Brotherhood, trying to stop the quaking::
<Shadowcat> ::Follows closely with her group::
<Jubilation> The whole idea of a sneak attack is a forgien idea to ya all, ain't it? ::Glares at the others before throwing a spray of white hot fireworks at Colossus and Storm.::
<Rogue> ::cringes at the sight of the Broho, staying behind as many of the X-ers as she can and keeping the jacket hood pulled low::
<Colossus> ::moves to intercept the blob, trying to dodge the incoming blasts from Jubilee::
<Marvel Girl> ::sends up a tk shield beside her group as they move quickly towards the west entrance::
<Persephone> ((What to do, what to do?))
<Shadowfox> Run away! Run away! :::Quickly follows besides Jean, trying to be light on his feet:::
<Blob> ::grins:: Time to have some fun! ::rubs his hands together:: Bring it on, Tinman!
<Shadowcat> ::runs on the opposite side of Marvel Girl, staying quiet just trying to make it:: ((Goal for today Kitty... stay alive...STAY.. ALIVE))
ACTION> AS THEY NEAR THE ENTRANCE.. THEY SEE <OR RATHER THEY DON'T SEE> TOAD AND MASTERMIND WAITING FOR THEM
<Jubilation> ::Snarls as she almost hits Col and focuses on her attention on Storm.::
<Colossus> Looks to me like you've gained a little weight Blob ::laughs moving to slam a fist into the jelly-belly's tiny head::
<Polaris> ::gazes at the X-Men, and slowly raises her hands, with a quiet sigh:: ((I really didn't want to have to fight them like this. It's much safer at Magnus' side.)) ::sends a magnetic blast at Cyclops:: ((Gotta remember what he said to do.))
<Cyclops> I got you covered, Storm! ::blasts at Jubes to take her focus off of Storm::
<Voltage> ::Moves to send an energy blast at Avalanche:: Thanks, but no thanks, you F*cking asswipe. You should worry more about yourself than thinking you're gonna kill us.
<Storm> You shoot like a girl, bitchling! ::laughs, and continues behind Jean::
<Cyclops> ::gets knocked back by the blast::
<Yvette> Chopchopchop. Mmm, fun. ::big grin, just before her skin turns dark reddish and razor-edged and she drops to all fours to scamper ahead of Toad and Mastermind towards the X-kiddies::
<Toad> iiiiiiiiiiiyah! ::jumps at Jean's group.. hits the TK shield and falls to the floor:: oof!
<Iceman> ::ice slides out, firing chunks of ice at Polaris as he sees her::
<Avalanche> You just burnt my new fucking jacket!
<Marvel Girl> :;shakes her head:: watch out guys..dropping the shield ::drops it so she can tk pick Toad up and sling him towards his brotherhood group of friends::
<Jubliation> ::Dodges Cyke's blast, flipping to the side as she throws back a fireball.::
<Avalanche> ::tries to earthslap Voltage::
<Persephone> ::Glances at Rogue and watches the fight.:: ((If someone comes... I'm the last defense?))
<Shadowcat> ::Jumps back, arches a brow pointing at Toad:: Ha! Lamer! ::as Jean drops the shield she just gulps:: Uhhh.. ::blinks::
<Rogue> ::bites her lip, one hand covering her mouth:: ...
<Cyclops> ::rolldodges out of the way of the blast.. returns fire at jubes::
<Shadowfox> :::Skids to a stop, looking utterly surprised::: Where'd they come from?! :::Shifts into invisiblity:::
<Polaris> ::steps backwards for a moment:: ... ((That hurt him.. I..don't know.)) ::lowers her hands::
<Voltage> ::Moves to try and take to the air to dodge the attack:: Gee, I'm sorry..or I would be, but the whole concept of being sorry for a guy who just said he wanted to fucking kill me kinda..takes out the whole "sorry" bit.
<Colossus> ::continues his bout with Blob for whom owns supremecy of the heavyweights:: Perhaps you could come over some time.. ::dodges a punch:: I could show you what it is to move... ::ducks and sends an uppercut at him::
<Mastermind> ::shifts the x-groups vantage.. so they think that Jean is Mastermind and Mastermind is Jean:: Watch it guys, Mastermind if right by you!
<Iceman> ::keeps firing at Polaris as she dodges back::
<Blob> ooff! Hey that tickles ::absorbs blows, punches back at Colossus::
<Jubliation> ::It catches her arm and she let's out a cry, but she rolls under the next blast and atempts to do a swift kick to Cyke's knees.::
<Marvel Girl> ..Ugg..Mastermind ::growls at him:: He's lying and he switched the images ::glares at Mastermind and sends a mind blast at him to try and drop his concentration::
<Polaris> ::throws up a force field around herself, all the while cringing:: Noooo!
<Shadowcat> ::Blinks:: Uhh... ::stands there confused, looking between Mastermind and Marvel Girl::
<Storm> ::uses a gust of wind placed to Mastermind to throw him offguard::
<Yvette> ::silent laughter, rising to her feet with a sweep of her fingers at Storm::
<Toad> ::hops back to his feet, tries to toungelash storm::
<Shadowfox> ((Uhm...uh...whatever)) :::Attempts the tackle the one who looks like Jean:::
<Iceman> ::blinks as Polaris screams, letting his assault stop for a bit:: Huh?
<ScarletWitch> ::comes up behind Polaris and sends a hex bolt at Bobby:: Are you allright, Polaris?
<Shadowcat> ::Runs at Toad and goes to tackle him before he can hit Storm:: No you don't!
ACTION> MASTERMIND IS TACKLED FROM BEHIND BY SHADOWFOX
<Storm> Dude, get the fuck away from me..or I'm gonna melt that friggin disgusting tongue. ::charges up her hands, reaching for Toad's tongue::
<Colossus> ::tries to bob and weave through Blob's much slower attacks, and then get behind him and side kick him in the back::
< Polaris> I..Um, guess so..::slowly rises, looking at SW::
<Voltage> Now..let's take this up close and personal...::moves to fly at Avalanche at full speed, with every intention of slamming into him and taking him airborne with him::
<Jubilation> ::Kicks Cyke again, snice the first one didn't do so much.::
<Mastermind> ::hits his head against something hard.. knocked out::
< Yvette> ::turns and dives for Shadowcat instead, as Toad is attacking Storm::
<Shadowfox> :::Jumps up, pumping his fists in the air::: And the quarterback is toast!
<Marvel Girl> ::sigh of relief as the image is dropped..looks back to her group:: Shadowcat! ::tries to tk blast Yvette::
<Cyclops> ::falls on his back, turns his visor down and aims a blast at Jubes' hand::
<Blob> Wha-::stumbles forward:: Oof! ::grits his teeth:: Now you've got me mad you commie bastard! ::rushes towards Colossus trying to tackle/smother him::
<Shadowcat> ::Screams out, and lets Yvette pass right through her::
<Storm> ((We need some kinda diverserion Red.)) ::wrinkles her nose, and attemps to bring forth a blizzard:: ((The others are just going to have to deal with this.))
<Pyro> ::pops up from behind cover and blasts a flame jet at Iceman::
<Marvel Girl> ::looks up to Storm:: {{As long as you can get it done quick so we can get in..we'll be at the entrance}} ::Looks to Shadowcat and Shadowfox:: {{Guys..moves towards the entrance!}}
<Jubilation> ::Screams again in pain and growls lowly.:: Wanna fight dirty? Fine asswipe... ::Blasts fireworks right where one wouldn't want fire at.::
<Polaris> ::squints her eyes, and helps Pyro's attack on Iceman:: ((She's going to be mad.))
<Yvette> ::knocked off course by MG's blast, hisses soundlessly and rakes her fingers through the ground to regain balance::
<Avalanche> Polaris, switch! Take the sparkplug.
<Shadowcat> ::Nods to Marvel Girl, takes off for the entrance::
<Iceman> ::tries to dodge the flames and gets knocked back by Polaris:: Uhh! ::flies back into the air off of his ice slide::
<Cyclops> ..::rolls sideways.. just barely missing getting his balls blown off::
<Shadowfox> :::Turns towards the entrance, then bolts::: They didn't tell me most of this job was running!
<Storm> +com+ Cold front comin' through, kids. Hope those suits are thick enough.. ::finishes her attempt, then heading towards the entrance:: ((Damn..I'm getting exhausted.))
<Persephone> ::Is relived they haven't seen her.::
<Polaris> ::blinks at Avalanche for a moment:: W-what?
<Yvette> ::eyes follow SC for a moment, before starting towards MG, hands spread and smirking::
<Colossus> ::waiting for Blob, but unable to get out of the Blob's bearhug:: Rrrr... ::grits his teeth and growls:: I am warning you Blob... You had better give up or you will regret it...
<Cyclops> ::tries to sweepkick Jubes::
<Jubilation> ::Hits the ground with a grunt, thrusts a kick to knock him down to give herself an advatage of getting up.::
<Blob> ::squeezes, futily trying to crush Col's bones:: You moron, look at you barkin' threats...
<Rogue> ::watching the action, wide-eyed:: ((Ah shoulda stayed on the jet...))
<Marvel Girl> ::sends a strong mind bolt at Yvette before she gers to the entrance in order to knock her out:: Ok guys..and nice work, storm
<Voltage> ::Rains down electrical blasts on Avalanche as he flies at him:: I was originally just going to keep this mission a mission..but the whole threatening to kill me..then trying to smack me with a big pile of earth...well, that just makes this personal. And who the hell designed your costume, anyways?
<Cyclops> ..::blasts at Jubes again::
<Pyro> ::laughs heartily as Iceman falls:: Right then, 'oo's next? ::looks around::
<Shadowcat> ::Comes up to the entrance:: Finally! ::Breathing a bit hard::
<Avalanche> Your mom. ::earthslides out of the way::
<Colossus> ::screams out using all his might to break free of Blob's grasp, and with the moment of shock on Blob's face sucker-punch him square in the nose:: Sweet dreams Tovarisch...
<Polaris> ::throws a magnetic blast at Voltage, her fingers shaking::
<Jubilation> ::Dodges and rolls away, springing up back on her feet.:: Pfeh. That's all Xavier taught you? ::Cocky grin.:: Ain't too impressed..
<Scarlet Witch> ::Looks to Polaris after Avalanche's comment:: He wants to switch opponents ::sends a hex bolt at Voltage to accompany her mag blast:: And you're doing fine
<Blob> Huh?! ::momentary deer in headlights look:: Wha?! ::gets slammed in the face and knocked flat on his back:: Urgh...
<Pyro> ::spots Rogue:: (( ! )) ::grits his teeth and forms three hawks from fire, sending them screaming at Rogue::
<Persephone> Rogue!
<Yvette> ::stumbles and falls to the ground, out cold, sprawled out with claws and hair-spines and toes stuck every which way::
<Storm> ::nods faintly:: Guessing they won't like sub zero weather ::hollars out:: Eat frost, Brotherhood of Gimps! ::blows raspberries at them, nd continues after Jean::
<Marvel Girl> Ok lets move it ::moves inside the base::
<Persephone> ::She runs over and knocks Rogue out of the way from the fire blasts.::
<Rogue> ::goes pale, scrambling backwards:: ((Don't say mah name! They can't know Ah'm here...))
<Cyclops> ..::sees the firehawks.. ::rolls back to his feet.. away from Jubes and tackles Rogue down.. both of them still catching the blast::
<Iceman> ::rights himself, sliding back up to the sky and gathers his bearings:: ((Gah, almost fell that time...have to concentrate more::
<Shadowcat> ::Phases through the entrance following Jean::
<Voltage> ::Twitches, slightly:: ...Wrong fucking place to go, asshole. ::raises his hands to fire another blast at Avalanche, before getting stunned and knocked backwards by the magnetic blast:: What the hell? ::looks towards the source of the blast::
<Rogue> Get off! Don't touch me! ::flails, panicked, squeezing her eyes shut::
<Cyclops> ..::picks himself up.. helps bother Persephone and Rogue up::
<Colossus> ::notices the flame hawks:: ((Pyro...)) ::grabs onto Blob's ankles, starts spinning, and hurls him at Pyro:: And who said Pigs could not fly?
<Scarlet Witch> ((Damn xmen taking my brother)) ::sends another, larger hex blast at Volt::
<Persephone> ::Gets up, dusting herself off.::
<Marvel Girl> ::moves quickly inside the base and starts to scan for the VP:: ((I know you're in here..))
<Jubilation> Sonovabitch... ::Throws a hot stream of plasma/fireworks at Cyke's back.::
<Rogue> ::scrambles back to her feet, backing up quickly away from both of them:: ...Look out! ::points at Cyke::
<Polaris> continues to assist SW, all the while trembling as she tries to focus on flinging Voltage around:: Don't hurt him too badly Wanda.. ::whispers meekly::
<Pyro> ::curses silently, then his eyes bulge out as Blob soars after him:: ... ::tries to dodge the mammoth but gets clipped in mid-leap:: Gor!
<Shadowcat> Do you have any idea where he is Jean? ::frown upon her face as she looks around::
<Jubilation> Pyro, you fucking idiot, Magneto will fry US if you kill _her_!
<Cyclops> You alright, Rogue? ::gets blasts in the back.. burning his uni and his back:: AH!!
<Marvel Girl> I'm looking for him ::puts more power into her search:: ((Need to get this done with allready..))
<Storm> ((Damnit..Even though I don't really like them..I hate leaving them like this.))
<Rogue> ::looks around for something to throw at Jubes, biting her lip:: ((Damnit..))
<Cyclops> ::his tounge hard, spits out blood::
<Iceman> ::enters the fray again, sliding downwards hard and fast and firing ice spikes this time at Polaris::
<Voltage> ::Moves to try and dodge the blast:: Damnit..::Tries to right himself:: Alright..I have a really strict code about who I fight..and people who really don't look they want to be doing this and are women, sure as hell top the list..::Tries to do his best to avoid the hex bolt::
<Scarlet Witch> ::Looks towards Jubilation's after nodding to Polaris:: Don't worry..protection of teh base is all we really have to worry about
<Cyclops> ..::whirls around..sends a lowpowered blast at Jubes' gut to knock the wind out of her::
<Colossus> ::drops back and moves to stand infront of Cyke:: Keep her safe Scott! ::growls eyeing down Jubes:: What kind of manners did your parents teach you?
<Polaris> ::freezes, as she sees Iceman's spikes coming at her::
<Cyclops> ..::has his back turned to Rogue.. uni still smoking a little.. holes visible::
<Scarlet Witch> ::floats up..with her hand on her hip:: Don't give me your sexist pitty ::looks down and sends a hexbolt at the ice spikes:: watch out, Polaris
<Persephone> ::Runs at Jubilation.:: ((Dodge if she blasts, dodge if she blasts.))
<Pyro> ::gets to one knee, flipping off Jubilee:: Damned traitor... she'll get 'ers yet. ::scowls and sees Colossus, sending a pair of fire jets at him::
<Voltage> Drake, no! ::moves to try and intercept the spikes, firing a blast at some of them:: No killing!
ACTION> MARVEL GIRL'S SCAN LEADS HER DOWN THE CORRIDOR TO HER RIGHT.
<Rogue> ((Damn, Jubilation really nailed him...)) ...((oh god, they know it's me?))
<Marvel Girl> this way! ::moves fast:: {{Scott..think I have him..you guys still holding up?}}
<Polaris> ::throws up a couple of small filds in front of her, dropping to her knees with focus, all the while a small shriek being emitted::
<Jubilation> They got their throats cut open when I was ten. ::Smirks at Col and steps aside from Sephy's attack, putting out a leg to trip her.::
<Storm> ::drops down from her levitation, and peers about, listening for any sounds nearby::
<Cyclops> ((If holding up means getting shot in the back by Mag's bitc--people then yeah.. we're alive))
<Scarlet Witch> ::shakes her head at Voltage and floats back down to Polaris..putting her hands on her shoulders:: Are you allright ::keeping a defensive eye out though::
<Persephone> Ahhh! ::Falls on the ground, and skids on the floor.::
<Iceman> ::blinks, realizing what he did:: ((Dammit, I'm too angry.. have to hold back and not try to kill them...)) ::grits his teeth, pulling up from his dive and just fires chunks of ice at Polaris as he passes over her::
<Marvel Girl> ((..god hope he's ok..)) {{We should be coming soong}}
<Colossus> ::notices the hawks, and then Rogue and Cyke both hurt behind him, then slightly taken aback by Jubes, and finally jumps out of the way of the incoming hawks, looking for some sort of debris that he can use to his advantage::
<Cyclops> ..Shit.. C'mon.. ::runs over to protect Perse.. trying to knock Jubes out with low powered blast to the temple::
<ScarletWitch> ::raises her hand abover her and polaris..sending a stream of bolts..one large one aimed to knock Ice off his slide::
<Persephone> ::Hisses in pain, feeling her hands get pavement burn.::
<Polaris> I need M-magnus.. ::moves backwards away from the chunks of ice, and hugs herself:: ((The black woman did something to the weather..))
<Shadowcat> ::Moves after Jean quickly:: I can get him and phase to the jet avoiding the Brotherhood easily... ::Eyes concentrated::
<Jubilation> ::Is about to blast Sephy when Scott hits her temple and she falls over.::
<Rogue> ... ::picks up a stray chunk of ice, pitching it at Scarlet Witch::
<Cyclops> You alright, Persephone?
<Colossus> ::starts making a circular path towards Pyro, running the whole way, and dodging any stray blasts::
<Scarlet Witch> ::concentrating on bobby..so she misses Rogue and is hit on the side of her face..knocked back a bit:: ((Ah..))
<Persephone> ::Nods, looking guilty.:: A lot better than what you're doing...
<Scarlet Witch> ::narrows her eyes..looking up and seeing Rogue:: You took my brother with you and now he has to hide..::growls, standing up next to Polaris and sending a large hex bolt at Rogue::
<Iceman> ::continues upward but gets knocked off by SW:: Gah! ::just slides back down his slide, rolling off of it at the bottom and falling 5-6 feet to the ground:: Oof!
<Cyclops> ::smiles slightly:: All in a day's work..
<Polaris> ::blinks and looks concernedly at Scarlet Witch:: Wanda, no! ::pushes her forward:: ((I knew she'd let Pietro's leaving get her too angry.))
<Rogue> ::tugs at her gloves, hesitating when she realizes one shoulder of her jacket is crispified and smoldering slightly still:: ((the hell? Didn't think he tagged m--)) Ahh! ::ducks to the side:: Ah didn't take him anywhere! He wanted to go!
<Pyro> ::eyes Colossus closing in and builds a flame wall in a 4-5 foot radius around him::
<Marvel Girl> We might have to do that ::nods to Shadowcat as they reach the door:: Fun part..stand back guys
<Colossus> ::approaches finally seeing the knocked out Blob:: ((Sleeping like a little pig...)) ::dives at Pyro, trying to catch him offguard to tackle him::
<Shadowcat> ::Nods, takes a step back now eyeing the door::
<Voltage> And for your information, I prefer to think of it as chivalry..::Moves to fire a blast at Scarlet Witch, intending on stunning her and taking her out of the fight:: Rogue, stay down! I'll take care of her!
<ScarletWitch> Ah, polar..! ::falls forward and winces::
<Polaris> Just stay down.. ::holds up a magnetic barrier around them, her expression strained::
<Marvel Girl> ::uses her tk to yank the door off it's hinges and send it flying down the hall::
<Scarlet Witch> ::blinks..avoiding Volt's blast b/c of Polaris:: I suppose I should thank you ::only moves up enough to see::
<Shadowcat> Uh.. you know. I could've just phased in and got him and came out... ::Blinks at the door and then to Jean, grinning::
<Colossus> ::cringes slightly in midair from the scorching heat of the flames, but imminently completing his lunge onto Pyro;:
ACTION> AS SHE DOES SO.. THE ALARM SOUNDS
<Storm> Show off. ::grins at Marvel Girl:: Oh human scumbag..!
ACTION> INSIDE IS THE PRESIDENT.. UNCONSCIOUS ON A BED.
<Marvel Girl> That wouldn't have been as fun ::grins to Storm..moves towards the Vice President:: We gotta hurry now
<Pyro> OOF! ::gets tackled by Colossus and flies back::
<Storm> ::eyes dart about curiously:: Hold up..No guards? ::skeptical look::
<Marvel Girl> Shadowcat..if you think you can..go ahead and phase him to the jet..we'll meet you there with the others :looks him over for damage::
<Rogue> ::brushes at the jacket until she gets all the burnt cloth off, frowning when she feels a couple holes in her shirt shoulder too:: ((Gah..))
<Iceman> ::gets to his feet, standing up near Rogue:: Oof... you ok?
<Shadowcat> On it! ::goes to slide one of the Presidents arms around her, begins to phase out quickly::
<Colossus> ::growls:: Don't you ever learn your lesson? ::tries to slam a fist into the side of Pyro's head::
<Polaris> ::momentarily lets the barrier subside:: Those X-Men are crazed. ::extends a hand to help SW up::
<Marvel Girl> Lets hope not, Storm..now move it to the jet! ::starts running back towards the way they entered:: {{Scott, Shadowcat's moving him now}}
<Persephone> ::Looks around to see if she can help someone.::
<Pyro> ::tries to dodge but there's only so much manoeuvering space with a humongous metal dude on you and gets knocked out:: x_X
<ScarletWitch> ::takes it and stands up:: Thank you
<Rogue> ..ah'm fine ::mumbles::
<Cyclops> +com+ X-Men, get ready.. Shadowcat is bringing in the Vice President..
<Storm> ::follows after Marvel Girl:: Guys're going to need back up, I suppose. Nothing like saving the day, as usual.
<Colossus> ::gets to his feet:: ((Horoscope was right... 2 is my lucky number...)) ::looks down to Pyro and then moves back into place near Cyke::
<Polaris> ::blinks, noticing the fallen companions:: Um Wanda..
<Marvel Girl> All in a day's work ::nods and exits the base and moves towards the jet::
<Voltage> ::Crackles with energy, holding back his fire for a moment, as it hits the shield, ineffectively:: Interesting. Bobby, you should pull Rogue back and get a little distance. She's not a combatant here..::Eyes Polaris and Scarlet Witch, not firing any more blasts, for the moment, as he watches Polaris help her up::
<Cyclops> ::shoots a glare at Voltage::
<Scarlet Witch> ::takes Polaris's arm..floating them up and away...after giving Voltage a nasty look::
<Cyclops> Rogue, Persephone start to head back. We'll cover you!
<Rogue> ::backs up toward the jet, glancing at Pers::
<Shadowcat> ::Moments later, comes up near the jet with the President:: Hold on Mr. President... ::looks for the other holding the President close::
<Colossus> ::Reaches Cyke, standing next to him fists clenched:: Hey Scott
<Polaris> ::sighs, and is pulled backwards, then using her magnetic powers to corall the Brotherhood:: He's going to be very angry.. ((I tried though..))
<Shadowcat> +com+ Hey uh.. Cyclops! I have the Vice President and we're out! ::Looking around::
<Storm> ::flies to the jet, whistling at the X-Men:: Way to kick those jackasses' asses!
<Marvel Girl> ::catches up to Scott and nods:: Kitty has him...::blinks and moves around to his back:: Oh my god, Scott
<Cyclops> +com+ Alright. Get him in there. ::pushes teh button to open the hatch, waiting for the group to go ahead of him::
<Cyclops> I'm fine, Marvel Girl, get back to the jet, we're gonna have to check if the VP is alright.
<Colossus> ::pulls back to the jet moving beside Storm:: You looked great back there 'Ro
<Persephone> ::Heads back to the jet, once she's inside she gives the VP a cold look.:: If I could of voted, i would of voted for Al Gore. Be thankful, you!
<Marvel Girl> You're in more trouble than he is probably ::moves into the jet and waits for him..looking at him seriously::
<Rogue> ::hurries inside the jet::
<Shadowcat> ::Moves in with the VP after the hatch is opened::
<Storm> Aww..You're just saying that 'cause it's true. ::kisses his cheek:: Looks like you flattened that fat ass dude.
<Cyclops> ::sends blasts back.. as he's the last in::
<Voltage> ::Glares right back at Scarlet Witch, calling after them:: Your brother's safe..and he came willingly. I'd remember that. ::Enters the jet::
<Marvel Girl> It could be third degree ::turns him so she can look at his back better::
<Colossus> ::enters the jet and gets back behind the weapons console, firing up the guns:: Yeah, with strength like his, he could do a serious amount more of damage if he was in shape...
ACTION> EVERYONE GETS BACK ONTO THE JET.. THE HATCH CLOSES.. CYKE RUNS TO THE PILOTS SEAT.. AND STARTS THE VTOL ENGINES
<Cyclops> ((I'm fine.. tend to the VP))
<Storm> They didn't all seem too focused either. ::frowns and rests her head on Colossus' shoulder:: I'm pooped now though..And we did all this for that gooney government suck up?
<Marvel Girl> {{you...you..stubborn ass!}} ::growls as he moves way and moves bac k to the VP::
ACTION> THE X-MEN TAKE OFF BACK FOR HOME
>>SIM END<<
>>EPILOGUE START<<
SCENE> THE BLACKBIRD JET.. THE X-MEN ARE FLYING BACK TO RETURN THE VICE PRESIDENT TO WASHINGTON
<Persephone> ::Glares at Cheney the whole time.::
SCENE> ALL SEEMS FINE AND WELL.. WE'RE ALL CALMED DOWN.. THE VICE PRESIDENT STIRS, MARVEL GIRL TENDING TO HIM
<Shadowcat> ::In her seat reading a fashion magazine again::
<Marvel Girl> ::looks towards the VP:: Mr. Vice President?
<Rogue> ::frowning, fingering the holes in the jacket she removed:: ...
ACTION> SMOOTH SAILING UNTIL... CHENEY'S HEART MONITOR STARTS TO FLATLINE AS HIS HEART STOPS.. HE'S HAVING A HEART ATTACK
<Shadowcat> ::Blinks, drops the magazine:: Is he going to be okay?
<Rogue> ::looks up sharply at the noise:: ...that ain't normal, is it?
<Colossus> ::leaning back in his seat, in flesh form, a bit more comfortable then on the trip there:: .... ::quickly tenses up as he turns to see the dying VP::
<Voltage> ::Blniks and looks up:: What the hell..?
<Marvel Girl> holy shit..((oh shit..)) uhm..just..uhm..yeah he will! ::starts to move around getting the shock panels and all the stuff required in a heart attack..obviously scared some::
>>EPILOGUE END<<