The 'World of Heroes: DC Style" RPG Season II

[nixonbat]

Harkness had hiked until sundown the previous night with his newly hired 'guides.' He had rested through the night, but not truly slept, as he knew the company he was keeping would surely kill or rob him if his rest was too sound. He arose at dawn pleasantly surprised that none of the natives had attempted anything on him throughout the night. Even more surprising was the fact that his new associates were preparing breakfast.

'Right pleasant bunch of natives for being jungle bandits,' he mused.

One of the men approached Digger with a tin of rice, beans, and a mystery meat. Digger didn't ask what it was. It smelled good, and he was hungry. And besides, he figured these men weren't going to of much use in the conversation department, anyhow.

Just then, the man in front of him said "Snake."

"Wha...?" Digger replied, caught off guard.

"Snake...in case you were wondering," said the man.

"Will wonders never cease. So, you speak English, eh mate?" Digger asked.

"Yes. Schooled in England. Oxford," the man replied.

"Fancy that. And how is it that an Oxford man finds himself out here working as a jungle bandit in the middle of nowhere, Mr. ...?" inquired Digger.

"M'Bata will do. When I returned from my studies, the military was holding my family...they are dead now...so I steal and fight," was M'Bata's reply. No emotion at all in his face nor his words. Boomerang could tell M'Bata was more than he appeared to be.

"Very well, M'Bata. I'm Captain Boomerang," Digger said with a smile.

"I know. Saw you on the TV. It is why you are having breakfast. It is why you are still alive," M'Bata said.

Digger's smile faded. All the men present turned North at the sound of thunder. There was not a cloud in the sky.

TO BE CONTINUED......

OOC: THIS IS MY 200th POST!!!!!!! WA-HOO!!!! (ok....it's nothing to most of you whose numbers are way out there...but for me...IT'S 200 BABY!!! ) heh.

 

[GammaMike]

OOC: Well, I would normally say you can't play until I give you the go... but I'll let this slide... but which version Aquaman are you? Pre-water hand? Water hand? TAS?

OOC: Oh sorry, didn't mean to jump the gun, just got strangly excited. I had planned on having him use the S.T.A.R harpoon, only to find it ineffective to his needs. I would then have him go to the water hand, which would be revealed that he put aside because he didn't understand it fully and mistrusted it.

 

[MST3K 4ever]

^^very nice MST3K, if I may say so.

why thank you very much...looking forward to our plotline getting underway soon...this is going to be fun.

 

[Spike_x1]

OOC: THIS IS MY 200th POST!!!!!!! WA-HOO!!!! (ok....it's nothing to most of you whose numbers are way out there...but for me...IT'S 200 BABY!!! ) heh.

OOC: Pfft. n00b.

J/K

 

[batnkevlar]

Lex smiles broadly and says, "Ahh yes I did Mr. Jordan do come in?" He calls Candice and says, "Send them in now operation takeout is in play." He hangs up.

Lex stands next to Hal and says, "Ladies & Gentlemen this is Hal Jordan our new head of Security here at Lexcorp. He is here to assist me in something that is long overdue." Just then two Lexcorp Security guards enter the room and Lex says, "Mr. Jordan these are two of your security guards Mrs. Howe & Mr. Matson. they will assist you in this mission."

He turns to Loomis and says, "You Mr. Loomis have far too long been a thorn in my side and your greed has made you twisted and diseased. I will tollerate your presence in this company no longer. You to quote my good friend and occasional rival Donald Trump, 'You're fired!'"

Loomis stands up and begins to protest, "I object. You can't do this Lex! I have been with this company for too many years I deserve a hearing at least or an investigation of..."

Luthor turns and shouts, "YOU DESERVE NOTHING! YOU DESERVE A JAIL CELL IF NOTHING ELSE!" He recomposes himself and says, "Mr. Loomis you have tried to undermine my authority and take over this company anytime I am gone for more than a week." Lex pulls out a file folder and hands out several sheets of paper. Lex says, "Those are transcripts of meetings that have were held in my absence. You're overplaying hand way too much Loomis. You disgust me. I don't mind differences of opinion nor do I want blind loyalty, but I WILL TOLLERATE TREACHERY AND DECEIT WITHIN MY COMPANY! IS THAT UNDERSTOOD???"

Everyone murmors and nods. That felt kind of nice...almost natural...the looks of fear on everyone's face, except for Jordan's...oh well...he is strong willed...I can use a man like that here...or can I...no matter...work has to be done

Lex turns to Hal and says, "Mr. Jordan please escort Mr. Loomis to his office along with Mrs. Howe & Mr. Matson. See to it he cleans out his office in a timely manner of his personal effects only. No computer files or file folders are to leave his office until the computer deparment goes over them to ensure he is not committing industrial espionage. If he takes any files, office supplies or if he is here for over an hour cleaning out his office...have him arrested at once. Once he is done escort him off the property. Then please meet me in my office we'll go to the Cheatue de Lion for lunch to discuss your purposals..my treat of course."

*Hal meets Lex in his office*

"Chateau de Lion, huh? Sounds expensive... you're paying, right? I mean, until my paycheck comes. Speaking of which, when does my paycheck come?"

 

[HuyLantern]

*SInestro appears in the Highlord's Grand Hall, to his surprise no one is around. Sinestro gets an idea and heads for the Chief Weaponeer's Laboratory.*

 

[MST3K 4ever]

*Hal meets Lex in his office*

"Chateau de Lion, huh? Sounds expensive... you're paying, right? I mean, until my paycheck comes. Speaking of which, when does my paycheck come?"

Lex says, "Of course it is my treat. I said that in the board room and I stand by that statement. In terms of a paycheck you get paid bi-weekly. Sounds like you could use an advance right now. I don't have a problem with that since you came in the middle of a pay-period." Lex writes on a peice of paper and hands it to Hal and says, "Take this down to disbursement after we get back from lunch. that should set you up for a little while."

Hal looks at the paper and it says, "Hal Jordan $10,000. Lex Luthor 2124AUH"

Lex then says, "Now then shall we head on for lunch?" and motions for the door.

 

[batnkevlar]

*Hal smiles at Lex*

"Awrite. Let's go then..."

 

[nixonbat]

Digger was sitting under the shade of a great tree. He was enjoying his little 'camping trip.' It was late afternoon and he was eating fresh gazelle ribs for lunch. His guides had led him deep into the wilds of the Congo and they had encountered a brood of the lightning fast creatures a few hours earlier. Digger had astounded his companions by felling one of the svelt animals, as it ran at top speed, with a single thrown boomerang. They had taken less then an hour to skin the animal and ready it for cooking. Digger admired the efficiency of these primitive locals.

One thing was on his mind, though, and it was nagging at him. M'Bata had spoken to him in the morning, but not since. Digger was under the impression that these men wanted more from him than a simple 'paid safari.' M'Bata knew who he was, and so did the other bandits. And while it was flattering that he was known even here in the middle of nowhere, he couldn't help but wonder when they would propose whatever it was they had in mind for him.

'Somebody must've yanked these boyo's real hard to have want a man of my talents around...' he thought.

As Digger finished his meal, M'Bata approached him.

" H'lo mate," Digger said.

Not one for small talk, M'Bata said " We will hike to the river soon."

"Excellent, I could use a swim. Gettin' a bit ripe, if yeh know what I mean," was Digger's reply.

"No swimming. No drink. Poison," M'Bata said.

Harkness nodded back to M'Bata. 'So, it looks like they're ready to spill it on what they really expect of me,' he thought.

Digger had no desire to get mixed up in environmental politics with these African tribesmen, however, and he found himself wishing it was two days later. That was when his private plane was to meet him for pick up at the airstrip.

'Whatever...they'll not be gettin a free-bee from Captain Boomerang. I couldn't give a monkeys about their pollution problems. Not unless they've got hard currency to pay for some environmental activism,' he thought.

The men stowed there gear and dowsed their fire. They then resumed their journey.


TO BE CONTINUED........

 

[MST3K 4ever]

*Hal smiles at Lex*

"Awrite. Let's go then..."

As they leave Lex looks at Candice and says, "Candice please have the limo brought around front and do I have anymore appointments this afternoon?"

She looks over the datebook and says, "You're schedeuled to meet with Sen. Hills about the defense contract being renewed at 2:30pm and that's it."

Lex nods and says, "Yes of course. Please call me at 2:00pm to make sure we are on our way back"

She nods and Lex & Hal leave the Lexcorp tower on their way to lunch.

 

[Twitch]

OCC: Did Rose leave the RPG? cause we got to finish up our storyline

 

[GammaMike]

The ocean currents swirled as Orin sat astride his giant Seahorse, surveying his warriors. Pride overtook him as he saw the excitement of an approaching battle wash over them. They seemed to hold there tridents tighter, and sit there mounts surer. A few of the younger, untested warriors showed flashes of unease, yet grizzled veterans always were close by to offer helpful words and wash away any doubts. He made his way among the men, building there spirits. Inwardly, he raged, wanting nothing more than to be on his way. To rid the oceans of the evil that the Injustice Society had brought to his peoples doorstep. Evil that the Injustice Society had brought, and that his colleagues in the Justice League had allowed to remain, and fester. Despite his passionate desires to destroy the remains of this evil, he knew his place as a military figure. He made his way through his amaassed warriors, Exorting them, as well as sending his thanks telepathically to the marine creatures who had come to aid his people. Finally , his warriors were prepared to embark, and finally, he would take them into battle. He gave the command, and the forces of Posidonis were on there way..............

 

[RoseRedStrauss]

[OOC]I'm here, stil thinking of waht I should do, sorry. Been a bit busy too.[/OOC]

 

[Twitch]

[OOC]I'm here, stil thinking of waht I should do, sorry. Been a bit busy too.[/OOC]

It's okay

 

[batnkevlar]

*Hal sits, looking at his escargot at the Chateau de Leon. He eyed it, then looked up at Lex, who happily ate his meal*

"Waiter? Do you have any bacon burgers or something?"

*Looks back at Lex*

"Sorry, I've never been one for fancy restaraunts. The only thing their good for is getting on a girl's good side..."

 

[DarkKnightJRK]

I am The Bat.

If this is what it is like to be a monster, then a monster I shall be. The world is filled with them. There's is nothing left of this pathetic world besides monsters and the weak, and in order to protect the weak, you must become a monster.

That has been my life's journey. Even then, there was still more Man than The Bat. No more. The Man is weak. He is only a lost child who pretends to be a monster. I am the monster, I am The Bat. The Man is the reason for all of the death. All men is responcible and so is this one.

The Man is the reason why the man known as Jason Todd is dead.
The Man is the reason why the woman known as Barbra Gordon has suffered paralisis of the legs.
The Man is the reason why all of the "childhood" friends, such as the man known as Harvey Dent, and the man known as Thomas Elliot is dead. They are the monsters now. Now they are Two-Face and Hush. Now, they are the monsters that kill the weak, and since I am The Bat, I must destroy them.
The Man is the reason why Thomas and Martha Wayne are dead. The man--the monster--who pulled the trigger, and The Man for not being able to stop it or die with him.

The Man should be dead. The Man should have either kept Thomas and Martha Wayne alive and not birthed The Bat, or The Man should have died along with them. Because The Man did neither, all sorts of lives were ruined. So much madness, so much death, because The Man couldn't have done it's duty to protect it's own. The Man should be dead, yet he still lives. Inside, he is still alive, albiet barely. The worm is kicking and screaming, begging to be released. The Man will not be released, this is The Man's punishment for not doing it's duty.

As I sleep in the safety of my wings, I am conforted by the mantra in my mind--

I am a monster.
I will protect the weak.
I am The Bat.

OOC: Just reminding y'all I'm still here.

 

[Spike_x1]

Rudy Jones walked through a blizzard with strong enough winds, they burned at any purple skin that was left exposed. The Parasite had wrapped himself up in multiple layers of winter wear. The area was in the middle of six months of darkness at the moment, meaning that he couldn't even try to survive off of solar energy. He had traveled as far north as possible for over a week now.

His powers had faded hours ago, leaving him growing thinner and thinner as time passed by. Rudy's perfect muscle tone, staggering size, and rich purple color had faded almost to the point of the Parasite's death. He struggled to breathe, let alone walk through the rough storms.

Something was still calling him northward. He couldn't explain it. It was irresistable.

Just then, the urge to travel north came to a shocking halt. With the sudden relief, the Parasite collapsed onto his face. The snow pelted onto his ever freezing body as Rudy lay there dying. He had wasted his whole life to gain power and respect. He had lost everything. But how? Why?

Rudy opened his eyes in sudden revelation.

*Laesnu yllacigam.*

That was the key! The magic words he had spoken in his fight with Wonder Woman! Those words hadn't just unsealed her armor! They had unsealed something else too. Something inside of Rudy.

But what?

 

[batnkevlar]

I am The Bat.

If this is what it is like to be a monster, then a monster I shall be. The world is filled with them. There's is nothing left of this pathetic world besides monsters and the weak, and in order to protect the weak, you must become a monster.

That has been my life's journey. Even then, there was still more Man than The Bat. No more. The Man is weak. He is only a lost child who pretends to be a monster. I am the monster, I am The Bat. The Man is the reason for all of the death. All men is responcible and so is this one.

The Man is the reason why the man known as Jason Todd is dead.
The Man is the reason why the woman known as Barbra Gordon has suffered paralisis of the legs.
The Man is the reason why all of the "childhood" friends, such as the man known as Harvey Dent, and the man known as Thomas Elliot is dead. They are the monsters now. Now they are Two-Face and Hush. Now, they are the monsters that kill the weak, and since I am The Bat, I must destroy them.
The Man is the reason why Thomas and Martha Wayne are dead. The man--the monster--who pulled the trigger, and The Man for not being able to stop it or die with him.

The Man should be dead. The Man should have either kept Thomas and Martha Wayne alive and not birthed The Bat, or The Man should have died along with them. Because The Man did neither, all sorts of lives were ruined. So much madness, so much death, because The Man couldn't have done it's duty to protect it's own. The Man should be dead, yet he still lives. Inside, he is still alive, albiet barely. The worm is kicking and screaming, begging to be released. The Man will not be released, this is The Man's punishment for not doing it's duty.

As I sleep in the safety of my wings, I am conforted by the mantra in my mind--

I am a monster.
I will protect the weak.
I am The Bat.

OOC: Just reminding y'all I'm still here.

OOC: My vote for best post...

 

[MST3K 4ever]

*Hal sits, looking at his escargot at the Chateau de Leon. He eyed it, then looked up at Lex, who happily ate his meal*

"Waiter? Do you have any bacon burgers or something?"

*Looks back at Lex*

"Sorry, I've never been one for fancy restaraunts. The only thing their good for is getting on a girl's good side..."

Luthor chuckled, "Oh that's all-right Hal. I eat here because it reminds me of Paris. One of my favorite cities in the world, and not too many of Metropolis's power brokers come here so I can just relax. So Hal what suggestions should we employ for security upgrades? And remember that money is no object."

 

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: My vote for best post...

OOC: I feel all warm and fuzzy now.

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

Well, even though I wanted to be Batman I can honestly say to you DKJRK that you're a great Batman. Keep it up.

 

[batnkevlar]

Luthor chuckled, "Oh that's all-right Hal. I eat here because it reminds me of Paris. One of my favorite cities in the world, and not too many of Metropolis's power brokers come here so I can just relax. So Hal what suggestions should we employ for security upgrades? And remember that money is no object."

"Well, if money is no object, I'd recommend some machinations of a late comrade of mine. After his recent death, his company got bought by a russian bussinessman named Igor Krovenenku. His buyout of the company is our only obstacle."

 

[PFunk2]

After checking in to the JL's Watchtower upon his return. John returned back to his home in Dakota to spend an non-eventual day of continuing to rejoin socility. But then he stumble upon the distressing events in africa. Namely the slaugher happeing in the Suddan.

"Why isn't anyone doing anything to stop this." he thinks. But he knows full well why. It was like South Africa all over again. Only this time it the natives themselves that are doing the killing. And if things are like in the past about the time the UN come into the picture it'll be to late. Maybe it's time for him to deal with this mess. After all protecting the earth is his job-even if it's from itself. How to do is the problem.

"I'll tackle that in the morning." John says to himself as he hits the sack.

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

-Pretty soon it'll be dark. Only a few miles away from Mexico City now, just a matter of time now before I get what I came for. Still thinking about that damn pilot. I would've kept him around, he was a good pilot. He saw too much though. F*** it, should've kept his nose outta what wasn't any of his business. Waste of a damn plane, but it's worth not worrying about what he'll go run his mouth about later. Too much money and too many willing to throw it at you for the right information. Ah, I'm in the city now, gotta pass by here first. Need to talk to Sr.(Senor) Reyes. Need to see exactly what Eduardo's been up to...

*knock, knock*
(Senora Reyes) Who's there??
(BANE) I need to speak with Sr. Reyes, senorita.
(Sra.Reyes) Ah, yes, just a moment...
(BANE) Thank you.

(Senor Reyes) Yes, how can I help you?
(BANE) I'm looking for your son, Eduardo. I've tried to get in touch with him but..
(Sr.Reyes) Aye, that Eduardo. I swear, it's either one thing or the next..
(BANE) Sr. Reyes, it's important that I talk to him.
(Sr.Reyes) I'm very sorry but Eduardo hasn't bothered to show his face here for quite some time. Lord only knows what he's mixed into now. Aah, that boy is such a fool. It wouldn't bother me so much if not for what it does to my poor wife. So much grief she puts on herself..
(BANE) My apologies for disturbing you Sr.Reyes. I didn't..
(Sr.Reyes) Shhh. Come, let's step outside. I don't want my wife to hear.
(BANE) Understood.
(Sr.Reyes) He called while my wife happened to be out to the market. It's been a little over two weeks now. Asked if I could pick him up from the hospital. Boy was in bad shape, took a beating. I asked what happened but he wouldn't answer at first. Must've been because his pride was beaten outta him. Haven't seen fear in him like that since he was a small boy. For as dumb as he is he's twice as tough. Shook me hard seeing him like that. Said that his boss was going to kill him if he found out..
(BANE) Found out what ?
(Sr.Reyes) About how the place he watched over was broken into. They beat him up, ransacked the place then dumped him off somewhere outta town. They left my poor boy out to die. Tough kid...dumb as a rock though..
(BANE) Where is Eduardo now?
(Sr.Reyes) Well, if he's were I left him then he's with his lady. Hasn't bothered to let his ol'man know how he is. I can take you there if you need. I want to see if he's OK.
(BANE) Sr. Reyes, it'd be best you stay here with your wife.
(Sr.Reyes) Sir, exactly who are you??
(BANE) I am Sr. Montana. I am Eduardo's boss.
(Sr.Reyes) Oh Lord, you're not going to..
(BANE) No, I'm not. I am going kill tha sonavub****es that set foot in my warehouse and stole what was mine.
(Sr.Reyes) I-I understand.
(BANE) Good. Now, write down exactly where you left him.
(Sr.Reyes) I'll write it down for you, just a moment.

(Sr.Reyes) OK Sr. Montana, this is the address. Y'know, I've heard many a story about you Sr. Montana. Mainly stories about a that monster of a man you have working for you. One that kills those that oppose you or dare cross you. One that shows no fear or no remorse...
(BANE) ...and no mercy.
(Sr.Reyes) So all t-that is t-true?
(BANE) Every...single....word.
Thank you Sr. Reyes. You've been more help than I could've hoped for. (handing him a roll of money) Here, this should show my appreciation. Sorry to have troubled you.
(Sr.Reyes) N-no problem Sr. Montana. Please let Eduardo know to pass by soon. Atleast for his mother's sake.
(BANE) You have my word.

 

[batnkevlar]

OOC: MST3K, ask me what business he bought out...