The 'What If?' Marvel RPG - Season thread

[Noon]

Erik got up from his seat after they landed. Like Rogue said, you're up Remy.

Scout out the security, and get the outer peremiter security down, make sure you use Rogue's instructions to so. Havok, once we get word from Remy, you'll need to get into their cells and free a man named Forge, he was just recently abducted by Xavier. Rogue and Bertha, you will be our fighters with me...and when the opportunity arrises, we must take out Charles machine. Oh, and Quicksilver is mine...I must handle my son.

Are we all ready?

Rogue

Gambit gave the signal. The defenses were down. Havok made his way into the cells, I pointed him the right direction.

Magneto floats across the wide, perfectly trimmed lawn, Bertha and I flanking him on either side. The gun turrets sit silent.

He always did like to make an entrance.

 

[Brainiac 8]

Magneto

After watching everyone leave the jet to their particular missions, Erik motioned to Rogue and they headed for the headquarters of the X-Men. Erik wasn't worried about a Psychic assault since he and his team were shielded thanks to Forge.

Using his power over the magnetic spectrum, Erik feels around for security devices that may be near them, and as he and Rogue are walking, he is deactivating those particular devices. Finally, they reach the front of the institute.

I hope you're ready Anna, because we are about to get their attention in a big way.

Using his powers to grab a nearby transformer, he lifts it into the air, and hurls it toward the entrance to the institute...and the ensuing explosion is deafening.

 

[Kaboom]

Havok unleashed a low power plasma burst that freed both Roberto and my restraints. Within seconds our mutant powers were back on line.

"Thanks," I said. There was rumbling coming from the ground on top of the subterranean chamber we were in.

"Sounds like a fiesta," Roberto snarked. "Will we see you around after you disable those uplinks?"

"Doubtful," I replied. I was only interested in Sue.

 

[Cyrusbales]

XAVIER

The explosions across the institute were met with X-men, poised and ready to attack. Mystique shifting into the form of Magneto before launching herself at him.

Blowing the attackers back and lashing out with jolts of lightning, Storm was ready to take on the world.

In the frenzy, members of the brotherhood found themselves struck by an invisible foe, or rather one that moved so quick, his image could barely be seen.

"Strike them down X-men, do not let them enter the inner chamber..."

 

[Cyrusbales]

Havok unleashed a low power plasma burst that freed both Roberto and my restraints. Within seconds our mutant powers were back on line.

"Thanks," I said. There was rumbling coming from the ground on top of the subterranean chamber we were in.

"Sounds like a fiesta," Roberto snarked. "Will we see you around after you disable those uplinks?"

"Doubtful," I replied. I was only interested in Sue.

XAVIER

From inside the building, more attackers had been set free. Beast swang into action to neutralize the threat, slamming into the atlantean.

"I'm afraid I cannot let you go any further, please allow me to escort you out, just don't make me rip you apart first."

 

[Kaboom]

XAVIER

From inside the building, more attackers had been set free. Beast swang into action to neutralize the threat, slamming into the atlantean.

"I'm afraid I cannot let you go any further, please allow me to escort you out, just don't make me rip you apart first."

I would not be denied. As the Beast hit me, I rolled with him, sending him across the hall. He was agile, and bounced back. This time I was more prepared, and snagged him by his throat.

"I could squeeze," I said. The beast kicked out of my grip and sent me back a few feet. He was the only mutant in the chamber with me, and he was guarding the door to the chamber where the satellite uplinks were.

"Let me pass," I commanded.

 

[Cyrusbales]

XAVIER

The would be prince was not pleased by this confrontation. A large foot propelled itself at Namor, but this was just a distraction from the left arm sweep that floored him.

"I assume you don't want to leave in one piece?"

Sommersaulting across the room and landing on the atlantean's back, he writhes in pain, but not defeated, avoiding the final crushing blow, he rises to his feet, more than just himself was at stake here...

 

[Kaboom]

XAVIER

The would be prince was not pleased by this confrontation. A large foot propelled itself at Namor, but this was just a distraction from the left arm sweep that floored him.

"I assume you don't want to leave in one piece?"

Sommersaulting across the room and landing on the atlantean's back, he writhes in pain, but not defeated, avoiding the final crushing blow, he rises to his feet, more than just himself was at stake here...

The beast sommersaults at me, I dodge, but he grabs me with his feet and flings me to the ground. He pounces on me like a gorilla, and begins to beat my face with his fist. Then suddenly, a giant bust of energy burns the air sending Hank McCoy screaming into the wall. It looked like he was seizing, and the air smelled of burnt flesh. I looked up to see my unexpected partner.

"I thought you could use a hand," Roberto said. "Now what about these uplinks?"

We walked into the chamber containing Xaviers satlite control system and proceeded to tear the place apart.

 

[Cyrusbales]

The beast sommersaults at me, I dodge, but he grabs me with his feet and flings me to the ground. He pounces on me like a gorilla, and begins to beat my face with his fist. Then suddenly, a giant bust of energy burns the air sending Hank McCoy screaming into the wall. It looked like he was seizing, and the air smelled of burnt flesh. I looked up to see my unexpected partner.

"I thought you could use a hand," Roberto said. "Now what about these uplinks?"

We walked into the chamber containing Xaviers satlite control system and proceeded to tear the place apart.

XAVIER

The power to the satelite's link ups fade away. Beast has failed, but no matter, their purpose is complete already.

The sound of battling edges nearer as the brotherhood rages against the X-men. The next step of the plan is approaching.

I leave the escaped prisoners to run their course, there is no need to stop them, the satelites have more than filled their requirements.

 

[Noon]

XAVIER

The explosions across the institute were met with X-men, poised and ready to attack. Mystique shifting into the form of Magneto before launching herself at him.

Blowing the attackers back and lashing out with jolts of lightning, Storm was ready to take on the world.

In the frenzy, members of the brotherhood found themselves struck by an invisible foe, or rather one that moved so quick, his image could barely be seen.

"Strike them down X-men, do not let them enter the inner chamber..."

"Mystique!" I scream and tear her off Eric, flinging her to the ground. She's agile, and quickly jumps to her feet.

Bertha balloons up to a massive size right in the path of the silver blur. Quicksilver bounces off onto the ground, looking a bit dazed.

I face off with Mystique, its odd to fight the woman who raised you, but after the things she's done... I think it shouldn't be too hard.

We jump at each other, simultaneously colliding in a flurry of punches. She taught me how to fight, but Magneto taught me some new tricks.

She punches me in my solar plexus, knocking the air out of me. I fall back onto the ground but kick out at her ankles. I hear a savage snap and she falls to the ground with me. I pin her and put one hand around her throat while i pull off my glove from the other hand with my teeth.

"Ah bin in year head before, don't think ah won't do it again!"

 

[Cyrusbales]

"Mystique!" I scream and tear her off Eric, flinging her to the ground. She's agile, and quickly jumps to her feet.

Bertha balloons up to a massive size right in the path of the silver blur. Quicksilver bounces off onto the ground, looking a bit dazed.

I face off with Mystique, its odd to fight the woman who raised you, but after the things she's done... I think it shouldn't be too hard.

We jump at each other, simultaneously colliding in a flurry of punches. She taught me how to fight, but Magneto taught me some new tricks.

She punches me in my solar plexus, knocking the air out of me. I fall back onto the ground but kick out at her ankles. I hear a savage snap and she falls to the ground with me. I pin her and put one hand around her throat while i pull off my glove from the other hand with my teeth.

"Ah bin in year head before, don't think ah won't do it again!"

XAVIER

Conjuring up horrific images and terror in her mind, Mystique prepares for the personal invasion into her mind. Xavier had taught her well, but Rogue's 'power' was beyond the normal training routine.

Assuming Rogue's form, the power begins to be ripped right from her, changing her into a flurry of pulsating figures and shapes.

 

[Noon]

XAVIER

Conjuring up horrific images and terror in her mind, Mystique prepares for the personal invasion into her mind. Xavier had taught her well, but Rogue's 'power' was beyond the normal training routine.

Assuming Rogue's form, the power begins to be ripped right from her, changing her into a flurry of pulsating figures and shapes.

Rogue

I hold on for as long as I can. I feel bile rising in my throat as I am bombarded with the images she pushes at me, throwing myself off I have to throw up. Mystique has no shortage when it comes to horrors.

I look over at her, she lies unconscious and in her blue form, but who knows for how long.

I clamber to my feet shakily, already trying to push down Mystique's personality. I shudder, and feel my skin, bones, muscle, all twist and change in a bizarre way I had felt only once before, the last time I absorbed Mystique. I squeeze my eyes shut and will myself not to change. When I open them and look down at my hands I am still myself.

 

[Cyrusbales]

Rogue

I hold on for as long as I can. I feel bile rising in my throat as I am bombarded with the images she pushes at me, throwing myself off I have to throw up. Mystique has no shortage when it comes to horrors.

I look over at her, she lies unconscious and in her blue form, but who knows for how long.

I clamber to my feet shakily, already trying to push down Mystique's personality. I shudder, and feel my skin, bones, muscle, all twist and change in a bizarre way I had felt only once before, the last time I absorbed Mystique. I squeeze my eyes shut and will myself not to change. When I open them and look down at my hands I am still myself.

XAVIER

The first of the X-men had fallen, now the second, both Beast and Mystique were effectively out of the battle.

Before Rogue had time to colect herself, she was sent across the lawn by a speedy fist, only to be met with blue devil like creature appearing out of thin air, jabbing his feet into her side.

Flopping down onto the lawn like a ragdoll, Rogue was again assaulted out of nowhere by this teleporting mutant.

 

[Brainiac 8]

Rogue

I hold on for as long as I can. I feel bile rising in my throat as I am bombarded with the images she pushes at me, throwing myself off I have to throw up. Mystique has no shortage when it comes to horrors.

I look over at her, she lies unconscious and in her blue form, but who knows for how long.

I clamber to my feet shakily, already trying to push down Mystique's personality. I shudder, and feel my skin, bones, muscle, all twist and change in a bizarre way I had felt only once before, the last time I absorbed Mystique. I squeeze my eyes shut and will myself not to change. When I open them and look down at my hands I am still myself.

MAGNETO

The fight began, but before Erik could react, he was attacked by Mystique. Rogue took care of her moments later though, but then was attacked by an unseen attacker. Erik knew that attacker.

PIETRO!!!! Charles, this has to end...you have to stop this madness!

Storm was causing some problems with Bertha now, so Erik decided he needed to get her out of the fight. Out of anger more than anything, he charged up a small amount of magnetic energy that surrounded his fists. After a moment he released that energy in the direction of Storm, knocking her out of the sky. Unfortunately, it only phazed her for a moment.

At a thought a magnetic bubble appeared around Magneto. It was a good thing it did, because at that moment a lightening bolt struck the bubble.

Don't get in my way Storm, I am not in the mood.

 

[Brainiac 8]

"Verily, I must pose the same question to you, you you devil clad in the crimsom color. What is it you really want? To live, or to turn and face the Mighty--"

Just when the one man is down for the count, someone else comes in before Matt can finish the job. This man is carrying one huge hammer, and wears interesting garb. Daredevil spun to face this new threat.

Listen, whoever you are, what is going on here is none of your business. You either leave now, or you will regret it. None interfere with the Devil's handywork!

Daredevil readied his billyclub.

 

[Kaboom]

Just when the one man is down for the count, someone else comes in before Matt can finish the job. This man is carrying one huge hammer, and wears interesting garb. Daredevil spun to face this new threat.

Listen, whoever you are, what is going on here is none of your business. You either leave now, or you will regret it. None interfere with the Devil's handywork!

Daredevil readied his billyclub.

"What good are sticks against the power of a God," I laughed.

 

[Brainiac 8]

"What good are sticks against the power of a God," I laughed.

That actually made me pause for a moment.

God? You have got to be kidding me...either you are schitzo, or just plain crazy. God's haven't been seen in years, and in this city...the kingpin is a god.

Whether or not you are nuts, what makes you think that any of this is your business?

With some small behind my back motions, Daredevil had some of the enforcers circling around one level above the two men on a wrap around balcony, getting ready to unload several clips of ammo into the lunatic standing before him.

 

[Cyrusbales]

MAGNETO

The fight began, but before Erik could react, he was attacked by Mystique. Rogue took care of her moments later though, but then was attacked by an unseen attacker. Erik knew that attacker.

PIETRO!!!! Charles, this has to end...you have to stop this madness!

Storm was causing some problems with Bertha now, so Erik decided he needed to get her out of the fight. Out of anger more than anything, he charged up a small amount of magnetic energy that surrounded his fists. After a moment he released that energy in the direction of Storm, knocking her out of the sky. Unfortunately, it only phazed her for a moment.

At a thought a magnetic bubble appeared around Magneto. It was a good thing it did, because at that moment a lightening bolt struck the bubble.

Don't get in my way Storm, I am not in the mood.

XAVIER

Storm descended to strike Magneto, with all the power she could must, however she was unawares of the sheet of metal about to encase her against a wall.

Battling hard, the ranks of the X-men were slimming, Nightcrawler and Pietro being pushed back into the mansion, whilst the attackers in further, heading towards the inner sanctum of proffessor Charles Xavier....

 

[Matt Murdock]

The Scarlet Spider Chapter 16

He shoots a tendril at me and screams for me to go away. I dodge the tendril and say, "What, aren't you gonna ask me on a date first?"

I grab the tentacle and spin him around in a circle. He crashes into a nearby wall. I leap towards him and start to pummel him. I feel my hands grow claws and I bury my fingers into his face. I tear off his mask and see a withered, blank-eyed Peter Parker beneath. The suit quickly recovers and molds his Spider-Man mask.

"Don't try to hide Petey! I'm coming for you!!!!" I scream. I tear pieces of his suit off, exposing flesh.

I speak to the red 'goop' in my head.

"Easy, settle down, big guy. We don't kill."

I feel the claws turn back into fingers and I drop Spider-Man back onto the ground. He's coughing on the ground. I walk to the edge of the building and turn my back to him.

"I can't fight this for you, Peter. I know that I'm not the first person to tell you this today."

I step off of the edge of the building and fire a webline out. I tap into the police radio with my nano-tech suit and pick up where the Punisher was last spotted.

I swing low to the ground and scream into my microphone to Tony.

"Tony!! I need you to listen to New York police scanners. Tell me the address of where the Punisher was last seen and give me directions."

"Negative, Reilly. Head to the chopper as fast as possible. You need to meet me. I think I'm going to need back-up very soon."

"That isn't going to work, Tony. This guy's a maniac. I'll get there as soon as possible." I run up a nearby wall and push off. I pull a right at the end of the street and see a nearby group of police cars fly along a nearby street and I start to tail them. "Gotta go, Tony. It's show time." I say, as I cut the line.

I land on the roof of the car and hear that they're heading for what was formerly, and probably still is, Fisk tower. I wait until we're a block or two away, and I swing up. When I'm on top of the sloping portion of the building, I hear a massive blow of thunder.

I collapse and feel a searing pain running through my body and new suit.

"Jesus! What the hell was that?!"

"Intense sound and fire hurt us. Avoid them at all costs."

"Thanks for telling me that earlier."

I roll along the rooftop and fall right off of the building. I shoot a webline out and manage to catch myself on the front wall of the building. I slide down a webline casually in my typical "upside down hanging" position.

I come to a stop in the demolished door frame of the lobby. I see Punisher, he's lying in some rubble, and Daredevil is charing some Blond-haired, silvery, hammer-weilding dude. Daredevil looks beaten up.

"Reilly, you cannot, I repeat, CANNOT aide Daredevil. He is the BZZT." Tony says quickly. I turn off my mic before he can finish.

Daredevil looks like he's the one being attacked... and Punisher is waking up... I guess I'll lend a hand.

I crawl along the ceiling, above the commotion between Daredevil and Lightning-Dude. Punisher raises a gun to shoot Daredevil in the back. I land right on top of him and punch him in the face to knock him out again.

"No, nuh-uh. I think you've blown enough stuff up." I say, webbing his wrists and ankles up.

I leap next to Daredevil and he glances at me.

"Thought you could use a hand." I say, chuckling.

 

[Brainiac 8]

The Scarlet Spider Chapter 16

He shoots a tendril at me and screams for me to go away. I dodge the tendril and say, "What, aren't you gonna ask me on a date first?"

I grab the tentacle and spin him around in a circle. He crashes into a nearby wall. I leap towards him and start to pummel him. I feel my hands grow claws and I bury my fingers into his face. I tear off his mask and see a withered, blank-eyed Peter Parker beneath. The suit quickly recovers and molds his Spider-Man mask.

"Don't try to hide Petey! I'm coming for you!!!!" I scream. I tear pieces of his suit off, exposing flesh.

I speak to the red 'goop' in my head.

"Easy, settle down, big guy. We don't kill."

I feel the claws turn back into fingers and I drop Spider-Man back onto the ground. He's coughing on the ground. I walk to the edge of the building and turn my back to him.

"I can't fight this for you, Peter. I know that I'm not the first person to tell you this today."

I step off of the edge of the building and fire a webline out. I tap into the police radio with my nano-tech suit and pick up where the Punisher was last spotted.

I swing low to the ground and scream into my microphone to Tony.

"Tony!! I need you to listen to New York police scanners. Tell me the address of where the Punisher was last seen and give me directions."

"Negative, Reilly. Head to the chopper as fast as possible. You need to meet me. I think I'm going to need back-up very soon."

"That isn't going to work, Tony. This guy's a maniac. I'll get there as soon as possible." I run up a nearby wall and push off. I pull a right at the end of the street and see a nearby group of police cars fly along a nearby street and I start to tail them. "Gotta go, Tony. It's show time." I say, as I cut the line.

I land on the roof of the car and hear that they're heading for what was formerly, and probably still is, Fisk tower. I wait until we're a block or two away, and I swing up. When I'm on top of the sloping portion of the building, I hear a massive blow of thunder.

I collapse and feel a searing pain running through my body and new suit.

"Jesus! What the hell was that?!"

"Intense sound and fire hurt us. Avoid them at all costs."

"Thanks for telling me that earlier."

I roll along the rooftop and fall right off of the building. I shoot a webline out and manage to catch myself on the front wall of the building. I slide down a webline casually in my typical "upside down hanging" position.

I come to a stop in the demolished door frame of the lobby. I see Punisher, he's lying in some rubble, and Daredevil is charing some Blond-haired, silvery, hammer-weilding dude. Daredevil looks beaten up.

"Reilly, you cannot, I repeat, CANNOT aide Daredevil. He is the BZZT." Tony says quickly. I turn off my mic before he can finish.

Daredevil looks like he's the one being attacked... and Punisher is waking up... I guess I'll lend a hand.

I crawl along the ceiling, above the commotion between Daredevil and Lightning-Dude. Punisher raises a gun to shoot Daredevil in the back. I land right on top of him and punch him in the face to knock him out again.

"No, nuh-uh. I think you've blown enough stuff up." I say, webbing his wrists and ankles up.

I leap next to Daredevil and he glances at me.

"Thought you could use a hand." I say, chuckling.

Matt glances at yet another entry into the demolished room that used to be the lobby of his main building.

Yes, a hand would be nice. This lunatic is trying to harm the people in this building, and between him and this other guy on the ground, I'm running out of steam. He calls himself a god.

I'm Daredevil, and hopefully we can talk once we drop this guy.

Daredevil glances back at Hammer-Man (Daredevil gave him a name.)
Matt couldn't take more than one guy right now, even with what's left of his enforcers. His best bet is to make sure this guy that just showed up continues to think he is the good guy here. He directs his attention back at Hammer-Man.

Whoever you are, you will not hurt anyone else.

Matt signals with his hands unnoticabley for his men to stay out of sight but ready....just in case.

 

[Brainiac 8]

XAVIER

Storm descended to strike Magneto, with all the power she could must, however she was unawares of the sheet of metal about to encase her against a wall.

Battling hard, the ranks of the X-men were slimming, Nightcrawler and Pietro being pushed back into the mansion, whilst the attackers in further, heading towards the inner sanctum of proffessor Charles Xavier....

Magneto

Erik and his Brotherhood make their way into the building. Magneto still keeping an eye out for a chance to capture Pietro.

Ok, my Brotherhood, it's time to end this madness!

As they continue to walk through the building, Magneto starts to tear through some of the walls using any metallic objects within a few feet, including pieces of metal used to hold the wood within the walls together. The more they went, the deeper they went into the building...the closer they got to Xavier.

 

[Cyrusbales]

Magneto

Erik and his Brotherhood make their way into the building. Magneto still keeping an eye out for a chance to capture Pietro.

Ok, my Brotherhood, it's time to end this madness!

As they continue to walk through the building, Magneto starts to tear through some of the walls using any metallic objects within a few feet, including pieces of metal used to hold the wood within the walls together. The more they went, the deeper they went into the building...the closer they got to Xavier.

XAVIER

Tearing through the walls in a charge, Magneto is stopped in his tracks. Smashed to the ground by his own son.

"Don't try to stop this, Xavier knows what he is doing, don't stop us from getting what we deserve."

A purple could of smoke stops Rogue from getting involved. These two X-men were all that stood between the Brotherhood and Xavier....

 

[Brainiac 8]

XAVIER

Tearing through the walls in a charge, Magneto is stopped in his tracks. Smashed to the ground by his own son.

"Don't try to stop this, Xavier knows what he is doing, don't stop us from getting what we deserve."

A purple could of smoke stops Rogue from getting involved. These two X-men were all that stood between the Brotherhood and Xavier....

Erik's Jaw hurt from the blow his own son inflicted on him. Pietro can't believe the mad words of Xavier, he just can't.

PIETRO! Stop this son, you belong by my side...here on the brotherhood...help me save humanity, all of whom have done nothing wrong to us that I didn't go through in a Nazi camp.

Another blow landed across Erik's face.

Fighting through the pain, Erik continued.

There are evil men of course, but there are good people that do not deserve what Xavier is about to do. I do not hate humanity for what a few put me through in Germany...don't hate all of humanity for what a few do to mutants.

Pietro...please don't make me hurt you!

 

[Cyrusbales]

Erik's Jaw hurt from the blow his own son inflicted on him. Pietro can't believe the mad words of Xavier, he just can't.

PIETRO! Stop this son, you belong by my side...here on the brotherhood...help me save humanity, all of whom have done nothing wrong to us that I didn't go through in a Nazi camp.

Another blow landed across Erik's face.

Fighting through the pain, Erik continued.

There are evil men of course, but there are good people that do not deserve what Xavier is about to do. I do not hate humanity for what a few put me through in Germany...don't hate all of humanity for what a few do to mutants.

Pietro...please don't make me hurt you!

XAVIER

Pietro was not going to be swayed...

"Stop trying to control me. You said yourself that we have to make a choice, not I've made it, your telling me it's the wrong one? What kind of example are you father?"

Zipping across the room, right into his father's face, his words sink into Magneto like rattlesnake venom...

 

[Brainiac 8]

XAVIER

Pietro was not going to be swayed...

"Stop trying to control me. You said yourself that we have to make a choice, not I've made it, your telling me it's the wrong one? What kind of example are you father?"

Zipping across the room, right into his father's face, his words sink into Magneto like rattlesnake venom...

I thought I would have been a better one.

You should make a choice, but we all have to bear responsability for those actions and choices. Are you ready to have innocent blood your hands?

Are you truly ready for that step?