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

[nixonbat]

It was a hot and humid afternoon like any other in the Congo. Sitting in the patio section out front of a nice little French Bistro, Digger found himself drinking a Singapore Sling with mescal on the side and a beer chaser. He had just finished a delicious pasta salad and was leafing throught the tour booklet he had grabbed at the hotel while he awaited his chicken Alfredo.

He had checked out the 'points of interest' section and the luxury resort and spa pages. Now he was on to the jungle tour and safari section. This was when the idea struck him.

'Blimey, ol' Phil back in Johannesburg said I could make $10,000 each off poached Rhino horns. Somethin about some Japs who used it to make their willy's work better,' he thought to himself. 'I could always use a nice infusion of cash...sides, they're ugly creatures, who'd miss a few?'

He had to set aside the guide when his food arrived. It smelled delicious and tasted even better. It reminded him of his favorite French restaurant in Melbourne. He savored the meal down to it's last morsel and broke off a piece of bread to sop the remaining juices from his plate. The waiter, a tall, thin, dark skinned man with a French accent that was real, approached him as he finished and asked if he would like some cheesecake for dessert.

"Love some, mate, and how 'bout some coffee and another round of drinks?" he replied. As the waiter cleared the table and went off for Diggers dessert, Digger opened the tour guide back to the safari section.

By time his cheesecake and beverages arrived, his mind was made up. 'Digger ol boy, you're goin into the poachin business...vacation or not, there's money out there and if ye don't grab it, some other wanker will..' he thought. Smiling to himself, Digger forked a portion of cheesecake into his mouth. It was delicious.....


TO BE CONTINUED......


OOC: Decided to try the color variations for thoughts and spoken words this post as I have seen people do sometimes. I'll see if I like it or not. Feedback, as always, is welcome.

 

[Spike_x1]

OOC: A lot of people are usin' blue for their text. I feel unique with purple. Unique and pretty.

 

[twylight]

After haggling for a ride into the larger town surrounding the WayneTech facility, Dinah stepped off the beat-up old truck onto the first concrete she had seen in day’s. Adjusting the shoulder strap of her camera bag she turned to back to the elderly man who’s company she had landed in. Smiling she said “Thank you for the ride.” His dark wrinkly face spread into a grin as he motioned his cheek. Requesting the promised payment. Smiling again Dinah leaned over the seat and kissed his cheek. Pulling out of the truck Dinah still wore a grin as the man beamed and started the engine up with a *BANG* and a few huffed sounds from the indignant engine.

Dinah smiled as the truck pulled away. Seemed like being kissed by a blonde was a big deal around here.
Walking down the street she passed more familiar settings and people. The stores and buildings looked as if they were a smaller Suburban setting.
Her jeans and flirty pink blouse seemed to blend right in. She had completed the ensemble with a pair of hiking boots. Hopefully they wouldn’t be too necessary, she hoped to buy a mode of transportation.
Looking at her watch she was startled to see it was around one. Her jet lag seemed to be pretty under control. Picking out what looked like to be the token, local Mom’s and Pop’s restaurant she push open the dirt darkened wood door, looking for food and local gossip.

The waitress seemed to be more than willing to share gossip with a hungry Photographer on a slow day, sharing the location of beautiful areas and then morphing into the local gossip. In heavily accented English she told of the bombings at WayneTech. It had been a big ta-do. Rocking the communities surrounding the facilities. Dinah gathered from her that, as she had thought, most of the WayneTech
employee’s lived here, while the natives of the area and other various ethic groups lived in the ‘suburbs’ like the town she was staying in. They were the ones who held the jobs that supported the WayneTech employees.

“Do you get frequent visitors?” Dinah enquired.

The Woman shook her head “No..No.” Not ones that stay. A WayneTech Rep might come for a day or two, and then the employee’s had family members and friends visit, before they would rotate out. Also tourists. But no foreigners stayed permanently without a reason or job at WayneTech.

Dinah then launched into light gossip, about where she was staying and her photography.
The woman seemed thrilled about the town she was in. Apparently her nephew worked in a Hotel there and if she had any problems to look him up and tell him ‘hello’ for his aunt.

Dinah walked out of the dark restaurant almost two hours later, with the pleasure of local cookery in her. After mentally filtering all the local color and information she decided she was looking for a man who seemed to have no interest in local tourist spots, yet showed no signs of being there for business or family.

She waved a taxi down that at one time must have been a hand painted bright yellow and now was the color of mustard mixed with dirt. She rode around snapping pictures of various things to keep with her cover, before spotting a dirt lot full of cars and a beat-up old Motorcycle. Telling her driver to stop she paid him and went to look at the bike. Pulling her blonde hair aside she leaned over to look at the engine. Everything seemed to be in runneble condition.

“Interested?”

Dinah looked up to see a thirty something man dressed in slacks and work shirt. He seemed oddly out of place.
Standing up she smiled. “Yes, I am. How much will you take for it?”

“Well, I’m sure I can bring the price down for a lovely lady like you….” he said

Half an hour, and numerous innuendos later Dinah rode the Cycle out of the lot. If she hadn’t wanted her own transportation she would have left 29 minutes ago. No stranger to flirting, Dinah had felt the urge to punch him more than one time.
But it was almost worth it as she felt the freedom of the road. Driving towards the WayneTech facility’s. She had an hour more for looking and then she would head back to her hotel before dark.


[OOC] Sorry, if it's a little rushed..lot's to do and so little time..[/OOC]

 

[Phantasm]

Superman opened a link to Oracle.

"Oracle, Killer Croc has been neutralized. Who's next?"

OOC:Sorry I missed that.

IC:Barb Gordon

"Oh! That's great!" I look through the City Map to see any trouble spots, "Not at the moment.I suggest you meeting up with Batman..."

 

[DarkKnightJRK]

Nightwing almost runs after her,but stops.

Whats the point?

Shes just gonna keep running.

Dick then thought about what she said about The Joker....."Mr.J",as she calls him.

He doesnt want a kid?

Of course,Jokers insane.Why the hell would he want to be a father anyway?

Dick ran back to Robertson Park,where Tim showed up,and asked him what happened.

By the time Dick is done explaining,Tim sped off in Ivy's direction.Dick felt like he should go after him......but then he remembered Bruce.

He turns,to see Supergirl with Batman,whos now freed,apparently.

I run over to Batman.

"You alright?"

OOC: I've already said I was going after Harley.

 

[Spike_x1]

OOC: I'm waiting to be caught in a Batman-esque fashion.

 

[Twitch]

I tracked Ivy to an old abandoned warehouse. I got off my bike and aproched the door cautiosly. When I found that there was no threat.....yet, I kicked the door open and walked in. The place was completely dark except a streetlight's glare creeped in through a crack in the window. Perfect this both gave us an advantage.

"Well, Well, Well, the child came to play with Mommy."

"You think this is all a game?"

"Well done sweetie."

I pinported her location and threw a batarang. I heard it bounce off the wall.

"Dammit."

"Oooo the child is getting angry."

I took out a flash bang quietly and then got close to her voice. I threw it and the room lighted up for a split second but that was all I needed she was near the stairs. I threw a Batarang but she ducked and rushed up the staircase to the rooftop. I quickly followed her to a second door that was closed. I heard her ragged breathing on the other side. I kicked the door stunning her and I also dropped a smoke genade. The roof became a living cloud. Ivy dazed and confused came closer to the edge of the roof. I grabbed her and moved my head from the shadows.

"Game over." and I pushed her off the roof and she hit the ground her spine cracking. Her corpse laid there, one with Mother Earth. I stared at her body for several seconds then left the scene.

 

[Phantasm]

OOC:*GASP*Is Ivy dead?

 

[twylight]

OOC: HOLY.... Robin killed Ivy! Robin killed IVY! Ohh..Bruce is sooooo gonna have your rear for this..

That and Ivy was one of the more stylish Villainess. *wipes tear*

 

[Batman]

OOC: I've already said I was going after Harley.

OOC:Sorry....



And Tim Killed Ivy?!?!?!?!!?!?

HOLY S**T.....

 

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: HOLY HELL!

And Twylight's right, I AM going to be after your ass after that one.

 

[Batman]

OOC: HOLY HELL!

And Twylight's right, I AM going to be after your ass after that one.

OOC:I edited my post.Should I just erase(edit) the last one and re-post it again,so no one gets confused?

 

[Twitch]

OOC: HOLY HELL!

And Twylight's right, I AM going to be after your ass after that one.

If I killed Wonder Women all hell breaks loose.

 

[DarkKnightJRK]

I chase after the constantly disapearing and reapearing shadow of Harley Quinn. I'm still a bit shocked by the growth of her stomech, indicating that she is having a child, most likely The Joker's. And if her running away and fearfull look says one thing, it's this: Joker's not too pleased about the news.

We run into an alleyway. I shoot up a line and end up running on the edge of the building, slowly gaining towards her. When I finally get ahead I leap back down and with care over the fact or her pregnacy, I land beside and quickly hold her still by the biceps.

"What are you running from, Harley?"

 

[Spike_x1]

Just as Harley was about to give Batman an obscene response, she noticed a certain purple gas was drifting towards them through the narrow corridors of the alley.

Harley shakes her arms free from Batman and points to the gas.

"Uhh...Happy hour isn't supposed to start for another ten minutes."

 

[MST3K 4ever]

Luthor began accessing several of his hidden files and the more he read the angrier he became. It was a life that he felt but he never knew had ever happened.

Then he found a file labled, "Arkham---Superman". He read it and watched a video message from himself...he couldn't believe it! Superman was going against the Justice League to get to the Joker and then he saw it. He was mindwiped by Felix Faust not to mention it was the Green Lantern who set it up. Superman & Batman were powerless to do anything about it. Lex screamed, "DAMN YOU LANTERN! DAMN YOU!"

Lex then re-composed himself and made a copy of the video file. He then called Candice his secretary and told her he was leaving town for a few days. He was going to get what was rightfully his was all that he told her as he departed from Metropolis.

 

[DarkKnightJRK]

Just as Harley was about to give Batman an obscene response, she noticed a certain purple gas was drifting towards them through the narrow corridors of the alley.

Harley shakes her arms free from Batman and points to the gas.

"Uhh...Happy hour isn't supposed to start for another ten minutes."

I'm confused at first about Harley's statement until I see what she's pointing at: purple gas...

The Joker.

"Joker! Show yourself!"

 

[SuperFerret]

OOC:Sorry I missed that.

IC:Barb Gordon

"Oh! That's great!" I look through the City Map to see any trouble spots, "Not at the moment.I suggest you meeting up with Batman..."

OOC: And here I was thinking that you didn't love me anymore.

"Got it."

Superman sped to where Bruce was, locating him using a combination of his super-hearing, telescopic and X-ray vision.

Batman was with a pregnant woman in an alley that was soon to be filled with a purple gas.

Joker Gas.

"Batman, get that woman out of here I'll take care of the Joker!" Superman called down to Bruce. He lowered himself to the ground, landing between Batman and the gas.

 

[PFunk2]

OOC: Back to John. Don't worry I'll return him to africa soon after this 'interlude'.

John left the old watch tower assumed the Manhunter was elsewere and headed back to his home in Dakota City to check up on e-mails on his computer (which despite its standard G4 case was light-years ahead of anything on earth), attend to some housekeeping duties. And quite frankly to take a break before returning to africa to make sure things were going okay before spending a week patroling the Sol system.

As he arrived at his brownstone in John imediatly noticed that the grass around it was in serious need of mowing. Notining that as the first of his to do activities after attending to his emails. Glad that is homecomming was without notice John ****ed to normal clothes. Grabed a beer from the fridge, popped on some Joni Mitchel tunes and proceeded to go thru his email. And found he had a mountain fully of it. Many mostly responses from his africa activites both pro-and-con world wide. Resigning himself to his fate, John starting to go thru his e-mail. Using his powers to speed up the process.

A couple an hour's later John encountered a email from Static and company saying hello and giving him props on his efforts in africa. Followed by a message from a Mr. Harkings, the head of the local recreation center saying the same message and asking if he could make a appearance to inspire the kids. John was about to fire off a response mentioning that he would do just. Then he looked outside at the lawn that needed to me mowed.

Then an idea came to them. And thru the computer he contacted the phone number that Static had gave him if he wanted to contact him. And was relieved that it a somewhat familar voice was on the other end.

"Hello. Static. John Stewart here. I have a request to ask of you and your friends to do for me. One which I'm willing to reward you for. That is if you're not busy that is." smiling as he got a comfirmative on the other end.

 

[Supergirl]

OOC: After reading today's issue of Superman/Batman I feel a little redundant, considering the real version of the new Kara stood down Batman, fought Ivy (my first kiss .) and Harley. But it does prove that I know where the cave is and have access to the Oracle database And also that I may be more powerful than Clark

IC: Hmm, either Oracle is busy or just doesn't want to help me with this one.
Kara zips down to the nearest phone booth, and speed reads the phone book looking for hat factories. Other than the now destroyed Stetson factory there are four others; a Dobbs, a Kangol, a Borsalino, and a Wonderland.
Now thats a little bit of a coincidence, I'll make sure the other three are safe before I check out the Wonderland, because I have a hunch thats where I'll find Tetch.
Just then she hears an explosion coming from the direction of the Dobbs Hat Factory, "Sweet Rao!"
She takes off like a bullet in the direction of the blast as two more explosions occur simultaneously on opposite ends of the town. Dammit, he triggered the first to get us off gaurd, then three at once, he went too fast. I can't do this alone!
She turns her communicator on and sets it to broadcast. "This is Supergirl, we have a situation here. The Dobbs, Kangol and Borsalino Hat factories have exploded, anyone in the areas of the Kangol and the Borsalino please respond, I will have the Dobbs under control soon but any assistance is appreciated. Supergirl out."

 

[nixonbat]

OOC: Looks like Twy has her game face on. Nice post. And while I think killing Ivy was out of charcter, RTB's posting is WAY improving. Setting scenery and lighting...making things real to the reader. Keep it up...and you know Bruce is gonna fire you!!! heh.


IC: Digger finished his dessert and was stuffed. Since there was no TV on the patio, he gathered his drinks and moved inside to the bar. As he downed his drinks he ordered up a Foster's and asked the bartender to turn the TV to an English news channel. A man of his position in life needed to keep up on events. He was, after all, a professional.

CNN News reporting: ...and in Gotham City, there seems to be trouble, as most of the inmates incarcerated at famed Arkham Asylum have escaped...One section of the city has already been frozen by the criminal genius/scientist, Mr. Freeze, while another section was overtaken by abnormally large and aggressive plant life...However, both of those situations seem to be under control, as Supergirl has been seen thawing the frozen parts of Gotham with the aid of Nightwing, and the plant activity seems to have stopped once Batman and Robin were spotted at the scene...Also, another of the escapee's, Killer Croc, was turned over to authorities by none other than Superman himself...Yes, the World's Greatest Hero is helping out in Gotham City and the citizens are expressing their gratitude for Earth's champion coming to protect their fair city..."Superman's presence makes us all feel safer," said Edna Proctor, a shopkeeper..."Yo, havin Big Blue on the scene is dope," says Zeke 'Z' Washington, rapper......In other news...Violence is once more erupting in Africa's Nigeria...after the region declared a temporary peace, and began delivering much needed food and medical supplies, Warlords and politicians alike seem to be taking advantage of care packages sent to the region, and are using them to increase personal power....More after this....

Digger absorbed all this and smiled. 'The more things change, the more they stay the same,' he thought, 'at least I know that 'Bruce' is too busy to worry about 'ol Digger...heh.' Next up for CNN was sports news. Digger didn't have any money on the games and wasn't interested, so he went back to studying his tour pamphlet.

'See natural wild animals in their own habitat...experience the majestic beauty of Old Africa...encounter and interact with Native tribes...Call TWYLIGHT TOURS NOW! for reservations...555-3847. Ask for Tina.'

'Twylight Tours, eh? Sounds like a right pleasant outfit. I'm sold,' he had decided.

He ordered another Foster's and made a call for reservations. They had a tour leaving the following day and he asked to be booked. He was advised to bring along full camping gear, rain gear, and a whole slew of other items. Total cost of the trip: $ 299.00. He was sold.

Digger finished his drinks and headed out for some shopping. Yessir, ol' Digger was gonna be a poacher...and if his fellow travellers and guides got in his way...too bad for them.

TO BE CONTINUED...........



OOC: 'Twylight Tours'...LOL....couldn't resist that one. Bwa-hahahahahaha

 

[PFunk2]

OOC: Gee. Thanks alot nixonbat. Thanks to you it seems that Africa will have need of John after all . Well at least the house will be kept in order.

 

[nixonbat]

OOC: LMAO....just wanted to keep you on your toes. Quelling such a violent region takes more than a few posts. I also might be introducing the Iraq/Nigeria Uranium deal just for your pleasure...heh. Time for John to earn his paycheck. After Dinah, Digger's gonna upset your precious balance...HAH!!!

Assuming she doesn't beat the crap out of me and lock me away. Ouch!!!

 

[DarkKnightJRK]

OOC: And here I was thinking that you didn't love me anymore.

"Got it."

Superman sped to where Bruce was, locating him using a combination of his super-hearing, telescopic and X-ray vision.

Batman was with a pregnant woman in an alley that was soon to be filled with a purple gas.

Joker Gas.

"Batman, get that woman out of here I'll take care of the Joker!" Superman called down to Bruce. He lowered himself to the ground, landing between Batman and the gas.

I grab Harley's hand and we run out of the alley. I'm slightly surprised that she's allowing me to do this, but then I look at her and I see why: her face is full of fear, fear of what Joker might do to her baby.

We get out of the alley and I press a button on my ultility belt. In less than a moment, the Batmobile scretches towards us, breakes, and opens it's doors. Harley get's the hint and runs to the passanger's side. I get into the drivers side and we speed off.

"Harley," she turns to me, the look of fear still in her eyes, "I'm going to take you to a secret place. Somewhere the Joker won't find you. You'll stay there until Joker is back at Arkham. It's a very secret place, so I have to...knock you out. I assure you that what I plan to do won't hurt you or your baby. Just letting you know."

I put my hand on the back of her neck, hitting a nerve that puts her in a deep sleep. I check her neck for her pulse and then her stomech to see if there's any activity; a steady pulse and a soft kick answers me. I'd say she's about four months into term.

I turn back and I drive to outside of Gotham...into the Batcave...

 

[Batman]

Nightwing landed in the spot where Robin was,before his signal was lost.

He looked around.

"Robin?!?"

He had a certain.....unconfortable....feeling,calling Tim that.Escpecially considering it was HIS name for a number of years.

However,Tim earned the mantle of Robin.In fact,Nightwing thought of Tim as a brother,much like he thought of Batman as a father.......somewhat.

As Nightwing walked around,scouting the area for Tim....he stepped in something.

He looked down,and nearly jumped when he saw it:

Blood.

A pool of blood was at Nightwings feet.

"Oh God..."

Nightwings first initial reaction was that something happened to Tim.

Following the trail,Nightwing turned a corner,and before he could move......Something caught his eye.

Nightwing stared in disbelief for a long moment.......until his eyes widened,and his grip on his billy clubs loosened.

As the billy clubs dropped to the ground,Nightwing dropped to his knees.....almost not wanting to believe it.

He slowly got up,and approched Ivys body......hoping...PRAYING...there was some life in it.

He felt Ivys pulse.......





Nothing.





He took a step back.He couldnt handle the thought that....

No.There had to be some other explanation.

Tim wasnt a murderer.......or at least,thats what he believed.There just HAD to be another explanation.

As Nightwing took a step forward to take Ivys body,so he could get it to a more....proper...place,Ivys body evaperated.

Like a plant without any water......Her body turned to dust,and sank into the soil beneath the concrete.

Nightwing decided to go back to the Clocktower,and try to find Tim.If anyone would know where he was.....it was Barbara.

Tim was the only one that could give him the answers he needed.



Either way,This wasnt good.This DEFINATLEY wasnt good.