posted 03-29-2002 04:24 PM            

Jade [Smug]: Well Captain, you heard the man, we've gotta move it ASAP and hit them hard and fast, the exact words I wanted to hear. I hate sneaking around anyway.

Shadow [Blunt]: Power them up then. And try for head or throat shots, no sense in letting them live long enough to make noise.

Shadow draws his gun and flips a switch, then a pod on the top of the gun begins to glow an eerie green color. Rubius draws his and does the same, while Jade pulls out her two.

Jade [Pleased]: I just love it when the Rovers allow us to fight back full on. They never liked us using our PlasCaster Pistols normally.

Shadow turns to John.

Shadow [Blunt]: John, I'll be right with you while you make your way for the Nukes, just concentrait on turnning them off, wherever they are. I'll keep every terrorist off you, so don't worry. You may not see me, but I'll be with ya.

Shadow then looks at the other.

Shadow [Blunt]: So, are we ready?

posted 03-29-2002 07:35 PM            

He keyed the radio, his voice was hoarse from the concrete dust he'd inhailed.

"Anybody still alive? What in the name of Texas is going on up there?!?"

posted 03-30-2002 10:13 PM            

"I'm in the bottom level of the vehicle bay. A little scabby lookin' and got some bloody knuckles, but none the worse.
I'm armed, I'm angry, and I want somebody's tail! Where are you, who's with you, and do y'all have a plan? I'm on my own down here and it's not a situation I particularly care for."

posted 03-30-2002 10:48 PM            

Shadow [Blunt} DJ this is Captain Shadow, Strayer Unit Wild Warriors, I read you too. There are several of us here, and we've got a plan. Two of my teammates will be on their way to the hanger above you, their mission will be to take out the aircraft the terrorists came in. I would suggest you wait until they start their attack before you join in. As for the rest of us, we're gonna be shutting down their Nuke Threat and saving the Rovers they have hostage. You roj?

posted 03-30-2002 11:05 PM            

Rhett:My kind 'o folks,ready t' jump in and give tha bounders what for,eh!Very spiffy an' effective lookin' weapons y' got there,wot!Can't see why they don't like ya usin' em.*Rhett turns to Shadow*Who's that you're talkin' to,sah,if I may ask?

In another part of Mission Control,a lone figure sneaks down the dark corridors.The small figure pauses ocasionally to listen for noise,then resumes walking.

posted 03-31-2002 09:29 AM            

Jade [Proud]: Yup, these guns here are the best weapons around, our PlasCaster MK3. Right now, it's using a rapid-fire, four shot burst plasma bolt, and they'll cut right through body armor like it's butter. If I flip a little switch on this it'll change to a single energy bolt that'll pierce several thick layers of titanium armor. It's great to see this thing in action, soldiers don't even stand a chance.

Shadow begins twirling his gun on finger.

Shadow [Cold]: The reason Command hate us for using these is because we're Strayers, and that means we're just high-tech Cops. Acording to Strayer Operational Procedures the sanctity of life is to be our main concern. Right, as if. To me, I'll give a warning, then a final warning, then I'll shoot to kill, I won't sit around all day and try to negotiate a hostage taker to put his gun down away from the hostage like so many other Strayers. Oh, and I was talking to another Rover, a 'DJ'. He's in the bottom level of the Vehicle Bay and he's ready to kick some tail. He'll hopefully wait near the Hangar for Jade and Rubius to attack, otherwise he's gonna have a large bundle of Terrorists to excange collections of lead with.

posted 03-31-2002 10:08 AM            

He loaded his weapon and began slipping into his field armor. Once suited up, he installed the headset to his communicator and cautiously made his way toward the emergency stairwell.

After a quick check inside, he began his climb to the upper hanger. His covert operations training was coming in handy, his footsteps were almost silent, and his sensitive ears were scanning like radar for the slightest noise.

When he was one flight of steps below the hangar DJ slipped under a landing and waited. He scarsely dared to breath, his index finger was tense on the trigger of his energy pistol.

His voice was just above a wisper as he reported into the radio "In Position."

posted 03-31-2002 10:57 AM            

Shadow [Firm]: DJ is in possition. Jade, Rubius, get moving, Now. Get to the hangar and wait for my signal to move in. If we're lucky they won't radio that they're under attack, but we still have to wait until we're ready to save the hostages to move in.

Jade and Rubius nod, then press several unseen buttons on the shoulder of their armored suits. They run out of the room, their heavy boots not even making a single sound. Shadow turns to the others.

Shadow [Firm]: Alright, it's time to move. John, just find the Nukes and shut them down, don't worry about anything else. The rest of you have got to get in and save the hostages, it'll be best to use my four flashbang grenades and two smoke grenades to distract the terrorists long enough to take them out and save the others. Here, take them.

Shadow sets his grenades on the table in front of him.

Shadow [Blunt]: Alright, this is it. Don't worry about me, I'll be right with you guys.

Shadow then presses several hidden buttons on the wrist of his suit and he becomes transparent, then disapears completely from sight.

posted 03-31-2002 11:23 AM            

Rhett whistles,impressed by the PlasCaster pistols,then jovially,he slings an arm around Shadow's shoulders,as if the pair had known each for years.

Rhett:We think alot alike,laddie buck!'xactly me attitude-the blighters'll kill you if they ever get the chance.So why give 'em the chance,wot?

Elkie slings a backpack onto shoulders.

Elkie:Thank St.Francis I always keep most of my first aid supplies near me.Ready to go?

Rhett:More like ready to give 'em blood 'n vinegar!

posted 03-31-2002 04:46 PM              

~DJ!! stop!! theres a group of terrorists right ahead of you! Becarefull they are armed with AK47s and some beam rifles.~

*he then sends his mental signal on broad width touching Shadow and the others*

~Shadow I have the locations of the nukes. Storm is ready to set them off. Becarfule there are terrorists everywhere.~

*He mentally gives them the locations of the nukes and the slumps backward*

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Catman: Keep It Waggin!

posted 04-01-2002 03:54 PM            

Shadow [Quietly Dejected]: No. No, I can't kill another Rover. Not ever again.

Shadow looks at the others, slightly frowning.

Shadow [Stern, Near Angry]: Alright then, if the kid want's it that way, he can have it. Let him take the grenades, I'll be with you guys to save the hostages. I just hope he can find the Nukes on his own.

posted 04-02-2002 03:39 AM            

Shadow [Irked]: Because kid, I was to go with you to make sure you could get the Nukes safely, the grenades were meant for our friends to use so they could save the hostages without them being killed. And you know, there are many more than just the one more that you think, Catman sent me a visual image of where all the other Nukes are. I'll tell you where they are as you find them, so just keep going. Good luck kid.

posted 04-02-2002 04:52 PM            

Rhett:Not t' worry,there,chappie,I'm sure there's some way we can distract those blokes long enough to save the hostages.I'm as agile as me sis,so why don't I distract 'em for a bit,wot wot?

posted 04-02-2002 05:29 PM            

Shadow [Blunt]: That'll be good, hope you're a good shot while on the move. As for me, I can take several out in no time, my invisibility will make sure they'll never see me, and with the help of my old friend here they won't see either, but, it'll be tough for everyone else to see as well. Watch.

Shadow reaches back and pulls out his sword. The handle is odd, it has two handles, one a normal handle and a second one made sideways where the hand guards would normally be. The blade itself is made of a black metal, very thin, straight and twin edged.

Shadow [Proud]: I forged this sword myself, then infused it with some of my own magic. It became a living entity and it actually thursts for the light. Because of that I named it The Dark Blade.

As if on que the sword forms tiny arcs of electricity around the blade, then the entire room is cast into darkness, slightly darker than twilight.

Shadow [Curious]: If you had a way to see in the dark this will be much easier. Would you have anything? I won't need any help because of my armored suit.

Shadow then slides the sword back into the sheath on his back, that instant the light of the room returns.

posted 04-02-2002 05:48 PM            

JOHN [blunt]: Go on take it. All I really need is one smoke grenade. Besides, I already have two loaded 45's with me so I'll be fine. As long as shadow dosen't shoot me before the Terrorists do.