THE XAVIER INSTITUTE OF HIGHER LEARNING

Mission Log #9

>>AT ATTENTION<<
<Scott> Alright people, yesterday we stopped a plot by a mutant terror organization from destroying the Golden Gate Bridge, however we let them get away. We are going to be going back out after them. The Professor has taken Rogue, following the..incident that occured yesterday, to go retrieve Pietro. Any questions?
<Ororo> Can I exact my revenge now.?
<Piotr> None... ::arms crossed waiting::
<Bobby> What happened yesterday?
<Scott> There will be no revenge on Rogue, from what I have gathered, she was under the influence of my personality and was not herself. So whatever happened there is in the past
<Scott> ..::looks in Bobby's direction::
<Jean> ::starts to laugh..but puts a hand to her mouth quickly::
<Ororo> ((We'll see about that.)) ::glances over to Piotr with a faint smirk:: Always easy to blame someone else, huh Scott?
<Bobby> <<seriously... forgot this sim the briefs or real or whatnot, heh>>
<Ethan> Technically, I think he's taking the blame, as opposed to blaming someone else..
<Scott> I take blame for what happened yesterday. I was the one that grabbed her and it was my fault that that happened.
<Scott> ::nods to Ethan::
<Jean> ::puts her hand down and then crosses her arms over her chest:: ((Yeah the big ass didn't listen to me and let me pull her up with my tk..))
<Sydney> ::Glances at Scott but returns her gaze to the window again.::
<Ororo> ((So clear on this shit.)) ::crosses her arms::
<Piotr> ((We waste too much time talking...)) I want to find out what happened yesterday....
<Scott> hmm?
<Ororo> Can we just get on with it? ::rolls her eyes and leans back against the wall::
<Ethan> So she's alright...right?
<Jean> ::Looks towards Scott a bit sternly:: I think they want to know how exactly that happened with Rogue
<Scott> ::nods his head to Ethan:: she's fine.
<Piotr> I want to find out the reason why I felt as though I was about to pass out, and the sudden dizziness I felt on the bridge... My mind was racing but my body couldn't keep up at all... ::stern, rather upset look::
<Scott> ::looks to Jean:: ((...there something wrong?))
<Jason> :::Still looking a bit sick::: Don't talk about being dizzy. I'm still trying to recover my stomach.
<Ororo> ::rubs Piotr's shoulder concernedly:: Yeah..That was really messed up. Seems kinda similar to Jean's mind whammy stuff, maybe?
<Scott> One of the terrorist was a telepath, he used his powers to "distract" us while they escaped
<Jean> ::looks to Ro:: Yeah, that's the reason I was immune to it..more shielding ::taps her forehead::
<Piotr> It is unfortunate we have no defense against such attacks.... I was useless in battle because of their trickery.. ::stern look turns angry::
<Scott> Don't worry though, thanks to some searching by Marvel Girl, we have tracked them down.. so be ready in 5.
<Jason> :::Groans, then looks around::: Did anybody remember to pack some Pepto?
>X< SIM START >X<
LOCATION> PIER 6, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
SCENE> IT IS VERY LATE/EARLY (DEPENDS ON HOW YOU LOOK AT IT), THERE IS NOT MUCH ACTIVITY GOING ON THE EMBARCADERO.. WE ARE ON FOOT WALKING TOWARDS THE ENCLOSED PIER.. OUR TRANSPORTATION IS LOCATED A FEW BLOCKS BACK OF OUT DESTINATION.. VOLTAGE AND STORM HAVE ALREADY BEEN DOING RECON ON THE PLACE.. PERSEPHONE AND ICEMAN ARE HANGING BACK A FEW BLOCKS AWAY
<Persephone> ::Has a visbely dark look on her face.::
<Storm> ::walks around the area, wearing a black coat and matching hat over her costume, keeping herself concealed. Her hair flows loosely around her face, and her eyes inconspiciously glance about.::
<Ethan> ::Glances around, frowning slightly:: ((All of this seems way too easy, so far..))
<Colossus> ::walks alongside the others in the group, keeping his eyes open scanning around the area, still visibly angry by what happened the day before:: ((What good is it going to be fighting them again if this telepath is able to make us look like fools.... ))
ACTION> ..A FLY BUZZES AROUND VOLTAGE
<Shadowfox> :::Looking better than before::: ((I swear, I'm never eating seafood again.)) So, what're we looking for again?
<Persephone> Don't you think there's some sort of child-labor laws for this? ::Sighs icly, perhaps the first time she's been 'talkative' on a mission.::
<MarvelGirl> ::follows next to Storm, pushes her pony tail off her shoulder and looks around..talking to her:: So you didn't see much earlier?
<Iceman> ::looks to Persephone:: Yeah, there should be, heh...
<Ethan> ::Scowls and swats absently at the fly::
<Cyclops> ::lowly, tries to look inconspicuous:: +com+ All clear?
<Persephone> And I haven't spoken to the doctor once about my powers, not even once!
<MarvelGirl> ::walks towards with the rest, pushing her pony tail off her shoulder..waiting for the response from Cyke's com::
<Storm> +com+ S'pose so. ::continues to gaze over the rooftop, pacing back and forth as she hugs herself::
<Cyclops> +com+ Persephone, Iceman, you two doing alright?
<Persephone> +com+ ... what are we supposed to be doing anyways. ::Dull, dry, tone.::
<Storm> ((Hmm..)) +com+ We could've worked less visibly under a minor rain storm..I'll have to remember that for next time. ::frowns to herself:: ((I'm sounding more like Cyke now.)) ::twitches::
<Cyclops> ::looks to the others..:: Marvel Girl, Colossus, Enter from the South side.. Shadowfox and I will enter from the North side.
ACTION> VOLTAGE SEES SOME MOVEMENT IN THE PIER.. HOUSE THING
<Shadowfox> :::Nods, popping two pills and dry swallowing them::: Whatever you say. ((Yummy. Love that dry, sour taste.))
<Iceman> ((I have no idea what I'm doing...)) ::puts his hands in his pockets, glancing at Sydney then back at his shoes::
<Voltage> Or fog, maybe? ::pauses as he sees the movement, and quietly taps Storm on the shoulder, pointing in the direction he saw the movement::
<Persephone> +com+ Thanks for you kind and quick response, Cyclops. ::Dry sarcasm.::
<MarvelGirl> ::nods to Scott:: remember to answer Seph ::looks at him..and then moves towards the south side::
<Cyclops> +com+ Be ready to back us up incase we need anything.. or let us know if you see anything coming our way..
<Colossus> ::nods and moves ahead, keeping silent and shifting to metal form::
<Storm> ::glances over to Volt, and follows his hands:: ((Hrm.)) ::gazes out towards the pier..house thing. -.-::
<Persephone> ::Glances at Bobby.:: If he we're really that useless he could of let us sleep in.
<Iceman> Hey, we're not useless. Well, you're not anyway, heh. ::shrugs::
<Voltage> ::Keeps his voice very quiet, as he taps his comm badge:: +Com+ Summers, we've got some movement in the building..
<Cyclops> ::starts to move around the pier, motions for Shadowfox to follow::
<Shadowfox> :::Follows Cyclops, trying to look inconspicuous and failing miserably:::
<Colossus> ::keeps his eyes peeled, fists clenched ready for combat::
<Storm> ::wrinkles her nose:: ((Better not be one of those stupid psychics again.. Let's see how fast their stupid mind can go against a lightning bolt.))
<Persephone> ::Sighs, leaning aganist the building.:: My powers were useful once. They give me headaches, eye strain, sleepless nights, and more the rest of the time.
<Cyclops> +com+ you catch how many people?
<Voltage> ::Squints, narrowing his eyes and trying to get another look of where he saw the movement, before answering::
<Cyclops> ACTION> HE CAN ONLY MAKE OUT ONE FIRST MOVING AROUND
<Voltage> ::Shakes his head, replying in as quiet voice as he can manage:: +com+ Can't get exact numbers..only got a definite on one.
<MarvelGirl> ::looks towards Col as they walk:: You allright? You seem quieter than normal
<Storm> ((There's got to be a safer way to get over there..Without them noticing.)) ::takes a couple of silent steps forward, surveying the area around their opponents::
<Cyclops> +com+ ::whisper:: Gotcha. ::moves towards the back door;:
<Shadowfox> :::Looking around::: It's quiet....too quiet. I always wanted to say that.
<Colossus> I am fine... ::rather cool tone continuing on::
<Iceman> Eep, poor girl... ::looks at Sydney as she sighs, then moves to lean against the building beside her:: Mine've been... annoying, I guess, but not much in the way of pain. Well, not physical pain, anyway...
<Persephone> Emotion pains hurts even more, sometimes...
<MarvelGirl> You don't seem it..and I'm sure Ro would saying something along the lines of "spill it" about now ::half smirks and she walks with him..staying on the defensive::
<Storm> ::closes her eyes, and makes an attempt to summon up an ever so subtle beginning of fog:: ((Gotta do that whole focus thing. Be very gentle willing it forth..))
<Cyclops> ::snickers and shakes his head:: +com+ Marvel Girl, Colossus, what's going on?
<Colossus> Well... I am... ::hears the comlink:: +com+ Nothing... yet..
<MarvelGirl> +com+ It's of course..way to eerily calm..we'll hit something soon, I'm sure ::looks to Col:: continue
<Shadowfox> :::Speaking a little too loud::: Vhat's vrong? Is ze Russian bored?
<Cyclops> +com+ Nice fog cover Storm.. alright Colossus, Marvel Girl, we're moving in.
<Storm> Any thoughs, V? ::whispers quietly as she continues focusing on her fog::
ACTION> PERSEPHONE AND ICEMAN SEE TWO PEOPLE MAKING THEIR WAY TOWARDS THE PIERHOUSE.. THING
<Colossus> Continue what? ::stops in his place, waiting to hear a distress call or something to proceed::
<Persephone> And I'm not psychic, I know this sort of thing...
<MarvelGirl> We can talk about it later ::pats Col on the back and moves towards the entrace::
<Persephone> +com+ Two people are making their way to the pier... ::Eyes narrow to see if she can reconize them from yesterday.::
<Voltage> ::Whispers in return:: This feels way too easy, for one..
<Cyclops> ::opens the door.. pushes it open and enters, hand on visor::
<Iceman> ::nods at Syd, then eyes the guys but before he can say anything she reports it:: ((Hmm, wonder what's up with them...))
<Storm> I'm worried about that damn mind guy messing with us again. ::frowns, and kneels to be less in sight:: I don't know what we can do about that though. ::hushed tones::
<Colossus> ((.....)) ::waits where he is, keeping an eye out before proceeding to follow Jean::
<MarvelGirl> ::opens the door..moving in..keeping her mind open to scan for nearby people and waits for Col to follow closely::
<Cyclops> +com+ Voltage.. you see the people Persephone is talking about?
<Voltage> ::Looks in the direction of the pier, trying to spot the people::
<Cyclops> ..((There's nothing.. odd))
<Colossus> ::enters the warehouse thing and begins to look around the area:: ((This brings back some memories....))
ACTION> PERSEPHONE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE TWO PEOPLE FROM YESTERDAY.. VOLTAGE DOES SEE THEM HOWEVER..
<Shadowfox> :::Following behind Cyclops::: So, what exactly are we looking for again?
<MarvelGirl> {{I'm not seeing or sensing anything..of course I couldn't pick up on them mentally yesterday}} ::to Col as she looks around inside::
<Iceman> Think we should move in on them? ::looks to Syd::
ACTION> SHADOWFOX CAN SEE SOME MOVEMENT IN SHADOWS NEARBY
<Voltage> ::Quietly:: Best we can do is hope we manage to take him out before he can do it, again..or that maybe Jean can nail him..::Narrows his eyes as he sees the people:: +Com+ Yeah, I've got them in sight..
<Storm> ::glances over to him, and then back towards the house:: ((This is taking too long. ..Geez, I hope Pete's not *still* down. I figured last night would've at least cheered him up a little bit..I wonder why I atually care though.)) ::gets lost in her thoughts, before finally snapping out of it and feigning a nod to Volt::
<Shadowfox> :::Notices movement, but tries not to make it apparent, mutters::: I think we have company.
<Cyclops> +com+ Just watch them, make sure they don't--
<Persephone> I don't know if it's them. I don't want to attack someone innocent.
ACTION> A LARGE CRATE IS PUSHED TOWARDS SCOTT AS HE JUMPS BACK, NEARLY KNOCKING SHADOWFOX DOWN
<Colossus> ((They must know we are here....)) ::continues gazing around the area, and seeing and hearing nothing::
ACTION> COLOSSUS AND MARVELGIRL CAN HEAR THE LOUD CRASH AND IN WHAT DIRECTION IT CAME FROM, BUT THEY CANNOT SEE
<Shadowfox> :::Gets knocked back, looking surprised::: Now that wasn't very nice!
<MarvelGirl> ::blinks and turns in the direction of the noise:: {{Cyclops?}}
<Iceman> I know, but we don't have to attack them. Just, maybe, get close in case they're bad and we have to? I... I don't know, I suck. ::frowns, kicking the building he's leaning on with the back of his foot:: ((I feel so useless sometimes...))
ACTION> THE TWO PEOPLE HEADING FOR THE PIER START TO BREAK OUT INTO A RUN AS THEY HEARD THE CRASH
<Colossus> ((And so it begins...)) ::starts moving in the direction that he heard the noise coming from::
<MarvelGirl> ::watches Col start to move..shakes her head and starts to follow:: ((If that bastard doesn't respond again...))
ACTION> COLOSSUS RUNS WHAT SEEMS TO BE A THICK, SOLID WALL, HE ALSO MANAGES TO KNOCK IT DOWN TO THE GROUND
<Persephone> Let's go... ::Runs after the two figures::
<Cyclops> ((I'm Fine..)) ::searches for who pushed the crate on him::
<Iceman> ::blinks as the dude start to run and as Syd takes off, cursing and running after her / them:: ((Way to get distracted again, dummy!))
<Storm> So much for that idea.. ((They really suck at being sneaky..)) ::stands up, preparing to summon winds to carry her aloft:: +com+ Plan of action, One Eye?
<MarvelGirl> ((Oh look he's being good today..)) {{What was that noise?}} ::blinks at Col and arches an eyebrow..stopping right behind him:: I assuem you're ok, right, Colossus?
<Cyclops> ((Something tried to take me out with a crate)) ::hears an explosion behind him, flies forward::
ACTION> SHADOWFOX IS KNOCKED OUT FROM THE BLAST..
<Storm> ((Well then, that sounds like a plan!)) ::glides towards the house, trying to slip into a window or something of that sort::
<Colossus> ::turns to face whatever he just ran into:: ((What the....)) ::looks down at the collapsed wall that wasn't there<?>::
<Cyclops> ::picks himself up and looks backat Shadowfox:: Shit ::moves towards Shadowfox:: Shit. +com+ Got a man down. ::continues to look for whoever attacked at him::
<MarvelGirl> {{Cyclops?}} ::moves closer to Col and looks at him and then the "wall":: Ok..
ACTION> A ROCKY HAND GRABS COLOSSUS BY THE LEG AND YANKS HIM TO THE GROUND
<MarvelGirl> +com+ Do you need me? +com+ ..oh my god ::takes a step back from the wall as it grabs Colossus::
<Cyclops> +COM+ Yeah.. He's breathing but I can't tell if there's anything else physically wrong in this darkness
<Colossus> ::gets swept to the ground:: ((Grrr....)) ::bends upright after hitting the ground and tries to wrestle loose the hand of whatever grabbed him::
<Voltage> ::Looks as Storm moves to try and slip into a window:: ((Aw shit..this whole mission is going straight to hell, REAL fast..))
<MarvelGirl> ::looks towards where Cyclops would be and then to Colossus:: Col..do you think you can handle this? ::tries to help him out some and sends a mind blast at the "wall"::
ACTION> STORM CAN SEE SOME LIGHT MOVING NEAR HER.. ONE OF THOSE CAMOFLAUGE DEALS
<Iceman> ::eyes the guys ahead of them, trying to see if he recognizes them::
ACTION> A HUGE MASS OF ROCK PICKS ITSELF UP, CONTINUES TO TOUCH COLOSSUS AND BEGINS TO TAKE ON HIS METALLIC APPEARANCE
ACTION> TWO MORE PEOPLE THAT LOOK EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE ONE IN FRONT OF HIM TAP ICEMAN ON THE SHOULDER
<Colossus> I'll manage... ::tries to pick himself up to his feet, and send a metal fist at... himself:: ((What the...)) ::wide-eyed look::
<MarvelGirl> ::nods and shakes her head:: ((damn..)) ::starts off at a run towards Cyclopse:: {{I'm coming}}
ACTION> THE LIGHT REFRACTION STARTS TO MOVE TOWARDS VOLTAGE AS STORM SLIDES IN THE WINDOW
<Storm> ::flings a lightning bolt towards the light:: Avon calling, dahling! ::smirks in an almost lethal way::
<Iceman> Huh? ::sees Syd still in front of him and turns around:: ((What in the -))
ACTION> TWO MORE EXPLOSIONS GO OFF AROUND CYCLOPS..
<Cyclops> ::sends an optic blast in the direction the bombs are coming from::
<MarvelGirl> ((shit..)) ::covers her eyes with her forearm as she nears Cyclops:: {{Scott..where are you?}} ::turning her body away from the blasts, also::
<Voltage> ::Narrows his eyes, seeing the light refraction:: ((Oh, no you don't..)) ::Fires an energy blast straight at the light refraction::
<Mondo> ::takes the punch from Colossus and is knocked back, cracks his neck and returns a fist to Colossus:
ACTION> A LIZARD LOOKING CREATURE REVEALS ITSELF AS IT IT FRYED BY ELECTRICAL BLASTS

>>CONTINUED IN SIM 10 <<