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Post by Christian on Jan 19, 2006 18:09:24 GMT -5
"I was purely sarcastic," Cole smiled, "But I can't say I hate the view, sweetheart!"
"Nice to see you two making nice,"Christian said, heading for the door, "Everyone ready to move out?"
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Post by xt on Jan 19, 2006 18:15:32 GMT -5
"I've been waitin', darlin'," X-T said as she walked out of the door.
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Post by Midnight on Jan 20, 2006 1:31:54 GMT -5
Jazz, still in her metal state, looked around at the bodies she had produced, a slaughter-house. Walking carefully to where her microphone lay, she put it back on. "Raphael, I took care of the problem. Can I come help you?" Please? she pleaded silently. She knew she was supposed to be eyes-and-ears, but she desparatly wanted revenge on the man who had killed her mother, who made life hell for so many people, who tore Raphael's daughter and wife away from him, and who might now kill the closest thing she had to a father.
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Post by raphael on Jan 21, 2006 19:09:19 GMT -5
"yes Jasmine, but this fight is an honour duel, it is important for it to remain as such, he took something from me, and I intend to take it back out of his hide." Raphael stepped forewards, again daring Apocolypse to act. He let the hammer fall, still holding it above the floor though.
"I made this for you Apocolypse, it has come to taste your blood. Nothing lives forever Apocolypse, and I am here to enforce that law. Honour binds us all, will you send your goons to do your work?"
Meanwhile...Mazarus had stayed at the rear of the column, not opening doors, but makeing sure the exit was clear, and that they weren't being ambushed. He had killed a few gaurds, not a pleasant task to him, but a necessity, unlike his father Raphael however, it deadended him a little on the inside every time he had to. Mazarus did not enjoy the task, and were it not dependent on his survival would not do it, however he tried as best he could to avoid the killing and only incapacitate, he had only had to kill two of the 12 or so people he had come across so far, unfortunate he thought.
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Post by Midnight on Jan 22, 2006 1:40:08 GMT -5
A cold smile graced Jasmine's metal lips before they faded into air. Swirling around, she used tornado-like powers to throw bodies into a pile. A small barrier was mounted in front of the entrance. Then her form changed again and she set it afire. It could be easily passed through if the person was desparate, allowing for escape. Sighing slightly, she wondered if they would need an escape or if they would come out at all. The fire on her body calmed and her skin took its dull metal glare. She tramped inside, the sounds of her heavy footsteps echoing around the tunnel.
Once inside, she saw Apocolypse watching calmly as Raphael threatoned him with a great hammer. She knew Raphael's fighting power, but even so, this mutant was the most powerful in the world. And Raphael believed he would die... Jazz held back. If Raphael got killed, she could finish the job, but until then, it was between Raphael and the mutant who had destroyed his life.
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Post by raphael on Jan 23, 2006 11:19:37 GMT -5
((Mazarus is with the other group freeing the prisoners))
Raphael pulled out his pistol with his left hand, drawing it in a blinding flash. He leveled it at a gaurd near by, firing off two rounds incapacitating him. He then fired two shots at Apocolypse.
"Are you just going to make it easy, or are you going to make me earn it?"
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Post by Christian on Jan 25, 2006 19:56:14 GMT -5
*I'm going to assume the role of Apocalypse, to keep things moving, cool?*
Apocalypse hardly flinched as the bullets pinged off of his chest, and grinned.
"I must say, Raphael, your insurrection was not unseen, but for you to attack this openly and ill-prepared is quite surprising. I always imagined your grand coup de'tat would be so much more spectacular than this! Instead, you bring me a handful of malcontent slaves, and forgotten relics once hailed as heroes? I'm disappointed in you!"
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Post by raphael on Jan 26, 2006 9:13:10 GMT -5
Raphael smiled wickedly, his grin broadening from ear to ear. "For one to uprise and revolt, you would have to have been my master. I never knealt before you, I never called you lord." Raphael holstered the pistol, gripping tight the hammer which now crackled with energy (power hammer). Raphael took another step forewards, again daring Apocolypse to action.
"I have challenged you Apocolypse, only cowards try to skirt a challenge with words, now fight me, that honour may be reclaimed once more."
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Post by Health on Jan 26, 2006 10:20:54 GMT -5
"Alright that's everyone," Amelia said opening the last door.
"Right, let's get going and find Apocalypse," Iris nodded, "Anyone who wants to fight can fight but those who wish not to may leave."
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Post by Christian on Jan 26, 2006 17:40:09 GMT -5
Apocalypse sneered at his guest, "'Only cowards try to skirt a challenge with words', Raphael? It has been you who's been standing outside my citadel taunting me. Perhaps it is you who are the coward. If you think dying by my hand will give you the honor you so deeply relish, if you think it will bring peace, than by all means, lead your goats to the slaughter. My door is open."
His cape flowed as he turned his back to Raphael and disappeared into the fortress. The door's interior locks unhatched, and opened.
Christian smiled a bit as the fortress appeared in the distance. He turned to his party, "Come on! We're almost there!"
Cole slowly climbed off of Ellen's back, and gained his composure on solid ground, "'Bout damn time," he bellowed, "I can't take much more of this landscaping."
Kevin smirked, trying to stiffle a laugh, as he held Iada on his back, "Whats the matter, pal? Not a fan of your own hard work?"
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Post by raphael on Jan 26, 2006 20:55:42 GMT -5
"You are mine." Raphael leapt up over the small rail and balcony that lead down the hallway Apocolypse had taken. He was more of a flash, reacting quicker than Apocolypse's own gaurds. He left them for Jasmine and the others.
"Where are you Apocolypse."
Raphael kept running, striking statues of the might Apocolypse with his hammer as he passed.
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Post by Midnight on Jan 26, 2006 23:17:45 GMT -5
Jasmine flew into action while Apcolypse left and guards started to fill the room. She danced from one to another, a slaughter. But her heart had been hardened long ago.
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Post by Christian on Jan 27, 2006 18:47:00 GMT -5
The grand hall of Apocalypse's citadel were dimly-lit, and massive. As he waited in the shadows, he watched in amusement as Raphael racked up the collateral damage.
"You're ability to amuse me is wearing thin," he called, voice resonating off the walls and seemingly coming from everywhere, "But I must admit. I'm anxious to see what you can do in battle against the lord of this world, En Sabah Nur. No one has been close to matching the power I weild. I have doubts you will give me a challenge."
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Post by Health on Jan 27, 2006 20:01:55 GMT -5
Iris' lungs gasped for breath as she led the group up the winding stairs. She knew where she was going, she had spent too many years planning out this day. Behind her, her children and any slaves who wanted to fight followed. A sharp pain ran through Iris' side and she ignored it, she'd worry about her health later.
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Post by raphael on Jan 28, 2006 0:18:09 GMT -5
Raphael stepped forewareds, "you have given me the gifts I need to destroy you, the arteficial muscles, the heavy metal bones." Raphael walked past another statue, smashing it with his hammer as it cackled with energy.
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Post by Christian on Jan 28, 2006 12:02:09 GMT -5
"The gifts, yes. I gave those to you willingly. But the ability is what you lack. The ability is what will send you down the path many before you has taken. Straight to the grave, Raphael!"
His voice echoed from the walls, "But I'm growing weary of this game of Hide and Seek... Maybe I'll just destroy you here and now to amuse myself."
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Post by raphael on Jan 30, 2006 10:54:37 GMT -5
"I have had nothing but time since that day. time to perfect my art, to perfect my hammer. I have been waiting for this day for so very long. You took everything from me, my friends, my family, my life. But most of all, you destroyed the innocence that once made this world magical. And for that action, there can be no atonement, some actions are unforgivable." Raphael slowed his pace and shouted, "come out and face me you coward."
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Post by Christian on Jan 30, 2006 17:53:55 GMT -5
Apocalypse smiled and laughed, "Magical? Raphael, there was never any magic in this world. Only people who turn on eachother for their own gain. The children of Xavier and their kin are the only exceptions, but even his disciples weren't immune. Remember your daughters bodyguard, Ravage?"
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Post by raphael on Jan 30, 2006 18:11:19 GMT -5
"My children died the day you took thier innocence. The day they had to fight to survive. I care not for your excuses magician, come out and fight me, claim your right if you think me a weak mortal." Raphael stepped forwards.
"I am Pravus, the wicked, and right now, I am about to become your worst nightmare...didn't anyone warn you about fighting a man who no longer has anything to lose?"
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Post by Christian on Jan 30, 2006 19:17:53 GMT -5
Christian broke into a full-blown run as he neared the palace gates, and decked the first guard he saw, "Where's Apocalypse," he asked Jasmine.
Apocalypse stepped out of the shadows, his grand cape flowing behind him in dramatic fashion, "You are Pravus," Apocalypse repeated questioningly, "So be it. But I am Apocalypse. And no one escapes from Apocalypse!"
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