[ Gage ] >>>>>SIM START<<<<<

[ Gage ] LOCATION> THE RAPTOR, OVER NEVADA

[ Gage ] SCENE> X-FACTOR HAS RECEIVED WORD THAT A MAD-WOMAN, FITTING THE DESCRIPTION OF SAPPHIRE, HAS BEEN FLYING OVER LAS VEGAS ATTACKING PEOPLE AND STARTING FIRES. WE ARE CURRENTLY ON OUR WAY TO INVESTIGATE. DESPITE NOT BEING FULLY RECOVERED, GAGE HAS OPTED TO COME WITH, COMMANDING THE MISSION, BUT STAYING IN THE RAPTOR.

< Myriad > ::sitting in a seat, staring out the window::

< Hazard > ::rubs the back of his neck:: What's the big deal? Let the psycho-witch trash Vegas and we'll go turn back and get some pizza on the other side of the country.

[ Gage ] ::watches a monitor which is playing the security tapes of Sapphires attack on X-Factor::

< Eve > ::sits near Gage and keeps watching him:: I don't know if it was a very good idea that you came along, Gage.. ::frowns::

< Arsenal > ::Crosses his arms, scowling slightly, glancing at Haz:: Funny..aren't ye normally the one that's quick to jump into a fight?

[ Gage ] ::looks at Eve:: I'll be fine, Eve. I'm gonna stay in the Raptor.

< Dragon > ::sitting about as far from Hazard as she can, and still be on the jet::

[ Gage ] ACTION> A COLUMN OF SMOKE FROM THE CITY IN THE DISTANCE CAN BE SEEN FROM THE WINDOWS OF THE RAPTOR.

< Eve > Good, I'm staying too then ::smiles::

< Hazard > No, I'm normally the one that's NOT a dumbass. And to continue that trend, how about that u-turn already? ::avoids looking out the window, not caring for the scenery::

< Myriad > ((..i can almost feel all the emotions.. it's gonna get real bad once we get down there, too..))

< Click > ::watches the smoke:: i guess thats our destination...

[ Gage ] ::turns off the monitor:: Okay, this could be tough. ::grimaces as he looks out the window and sees the plumage of smoke from the hotel::

< Cryz > ::frowns to himself, looking out the windshield then calls back:: Looks like the party started without us...

< Arsenal > ::Raises an eyebrow:: ((Lad's acting rather odd..)) ::Shrugs, glancing out the window:: It cannae be that difficult..

< Hazard > ::let's himself slip and glances at the window:: Aagh! Big deal! A burning hotel! Come on, they blow them up on purpose for kicks on the 4th of July!

< Eve > ::blinks:: they do..?

[ Gage ] ::exchanges glances with the team:: Telemetry has got Sapphire flying around a burning hotel. Once we get over the city, Eve, Dragon, and Wraith will make an aerial assault. Bring her down to the ground, where we can all deal with her.

< Eve > ::frowns:: But I should stay here with you Gage... what if someone comes after you again?

< Hazard > Yeah, I could get you a good seat for the next one if you want. Like.. one in the lobby. ::smirks::

< Myriad > ...Gage..? i don't think i'll be much help...

[ Gage ] ::smiles at Eve, then looks at Click:: You're with me. Without Dragon's telepathy, you're best suited for the mini-Cerebro. Try your best to find that boy, Lucas was his name. If we can get him, then we might be able to lead her out of the city.

< Eve > ::smiles:: Alright!

[ Gage ] ::to Myriad:: You can help the bystanders, keep them calm. Dragon, once Sapphire is grounded, focus on containing the blaze.

< Dragon > Will do... ::quietly::

< Cryz > ::glances back to Gage:: If you want I can stop in the air to let out the fliers first before setting down

< Myriad > ::mutters:: ....great.. crowd control again..

< Hazard > ::tilts his head back:: Fine! Let's just get this over with! I don't want to stay in this stupid city longer than I have to!

[ Gage ] ::nods to Cryz:: Thats what I had in mind.

< Arsenal > ::Snorts, slightly and changes the clips of his pistols, putting in fully charged ones:: And th' rest of us take 'er down?

< Eve > ::recoils a bit from the outburst:: That's kinda touchy touchy..

[ Gage ] ::glances at Arsenal:: Affirmative.

< Arsenal > ::Looks towards Hazard, scowling:: What's gotten in to ye, lad? What's so bad about Vegas? ::Shakes his head, then glances back at Gage and nods::

< Click > ::looks towards the mini-cerebro::

< Eve > yeah, it's pretty out there...look at all the bright colorful lights ::big smile::

< Myriad > ::half-closes her eyes as the Raptor gets closer to Vegas::

< Hazard > ...Bad smog! Feel free to choke on it. ::unstraps himself from the seat, muttering something::

< Eve > Why do you have to be so mean all the time, Hazard?

< Arsenal > ::Shakes his head:: ((Ach..like I believe that..they don't pay me to play team psychiatrist, though..)) ::Looks towards Gage:: I'm ready tae go, whenever.

[ Gage ] ACTION> THE RAPTOR ARRIVES OVER THE CITY AND FINDS PHASE, WHO SOME MAY RECOGNIZE, ON TOP OF A NON-BURNING CASINO TRYING TO ENGAGE SAPPHIRE WITH BULLETS.

< Myriad > ::wrinkles her brow:: ((...i can feel it already.. elation, disappointment, triumph, fear...))

< Wraith > ((This'll be fun. I live for thrashing evil, psychotic mutants. ... Just think of the paycheck, focus on that and the rest'll fall in line. ... I hate my life.))

[ Gage ] ::looks at Eve, Wraith, and Dragon:: This is your stop.

< Eve > ::shocked:: I'm leaving..?!

< Eve > But but...but..

< Dragon > ...Who's the idiot on top of the building? A local? ::moves toward the hatch::

< Cryz > Here we go... ::activates VTOL engines and hovers the Raptor:: This' the stop for fliers... please return your traytables and... whatever, here's your stop

[ Gage ] <<no, but he's shooting at Sapphire so...you'd notcie him>>

< Eve > ::points at Click:: Why does he get to stay here with you?

< Hazard > ::looks at Eve for a moment, then shakes his head:: ((Don't owe her a damn thing.)) ::reaches over, scratching Grizz on the head::

< Phase > :::Kneeled behind a vent, loading a new clip into his sidearm::: Tell me she's about had it! :::Spins out from behind the vent, opening fire:::

[ Gage ] Cause I need him to find the boy, Eve. Don't worry, I'll be fine. ::gives a reassuring look::

< Myriad > ::eyelids flutter:: ((....fear... so much of it...))

< Arsenal > Good luck, ye three..We'll be waitin' for ye on the ground.

< Eve > ::still frowning:: ..okay.. ::waits for the hatch to open::

< Click > ::goes to the mini-cerebro and tries to use it to find the Lucas kid::

< Cryz > <<..the button's by the hatch...>>

< Eve > ::hits the button and sighs before jumping out::

< Myriad > ::hands start to shake::

< Dragon > ::hits the control to open the hatch::

< Phase > :::Notices an aircraft in the sky, frowns::: What in the hell are they doing here?!

[ Gage ] ACTION> THE HATCH OPENS, SENDING A FAST GUST OF AIR INTO THE JET.

< Eve > ::concentrates and extends the wings from her bio armor and flies towards Sapphire but not really paying too much attention for some reason::

< Dragon > ::hesitates a moment, looking down:: ((...hope my tk doesn't punk out on me again...)) ::blocks the wind from her face with an arm, then shrugs slightly and jumps out::

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::flying around, dodging Phase's gun fire, ignoring everyone, not even noticing the X-Factor members heading towards her::

< Wraith > ::downshifts his density and flies out of the jet towards sapphire:: ((Geranimo...))

< Click > ::closes his eyes and concentraits on his unmastered abilities::

< Eve > ((Hope Gage isn't mad at me... I could have helped him find the little boy too..))

< Phase > Hey, nutjob! How about coming down here and fighting fair?!

< Myriad > ::gets an almost panicked look, her eyes shut tightly::

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::blasts Phase with a TK shot, sending almost over the dge of the building. :: Shut. Up.

< Cryz > Everybody hold onto their seats, I'm gonna land fast before she sees the jet ::lowers the landing gear::

< Arsenal > ::Watches the battle out the window, glancing back at Gage, scowling:: Eve better get her bleedin' head in the fight, or she's in trouble..

< Phase > :::Barely grabs a hold of a nearby vent, pulling himself back to his feet::: Oh, did I hit a nerve?!

< Dragon > ::lets herself fall for a few seconds, then creates a tk shield, guiding herself straight down toward Sapphire below:: ((Payback time...))

[ Gage ] ACTION> THE JET LANDS SMOOTHY AND QUIETY IN THE MIDDLE OF STRIP, BRINGING TRAFFIC TO A HALT.

< Eve > ::lands behind Sapphire:: You should stop this or else ::glares at the woman::

< Wraith > ((Gotta do this right, probably won't get another shot...)) ::mentally calculating trajectory, windspeed, all those technical thingies, as he arranges himself in line with sapphire::

< Cryz > Welcome to Las Vegas, kiddies <<afk fas>>

< Myriad > ::slowly stands, opening her eyes a bit::

< Arsenal > ::Stands from his seat, moving quickly towards the hatch, both his guns drawn::

< Eve > ::blinks and looks over at Phase:: Who's that?

[ Gage ] <<Sapphire> ::tunrs:: Wha? ::looks around, then sends a flame barrage at Eve while moving away::

< Eve > Wha..?! ::jumps back and nearly falls off the building::

< Wraith > ::slowly upshifts his density dropping out of the sky slowly at first, then faster, and faster, aims himself at sapphire and hopes to drop himself on her like a ton of bricks::

< Phase > :::Grins at the Sapphire's momentary confusion, pops off a few shots:::

< Hazard > Let's go boy.. ::gives Grizz a pat and heads for the hatch::

< Myriad > ::follows everyone::

[ Gage ] ACTION> WRAITH BARELY MISSES AS SAPPHIRE MOVES AWAY AND PLUNGES THROUGH SEVERAL FLOORS OF THE BUILDING, LANDING IN AN EMPTY HONEYMOON SUITE.

< Hazard > ::walks out onto the Strip and looks around:: ((...I hate this place...))

< Eve > I'm confused... are we supposed to stop them both or just the bad lady?

< Arsenal > ((Considerin' how much bleedin' trouble that wench has given us, already..)) ::Ups the power on his pistols to kill:: ((Think it's a good idea to bleedin' make sure it don't happen again..))

< Dragon > ::slows her fall, seeing Wraith heading for Sapphire, and lands near Eve instead, keeping her shield up::

[ Gage ] <Grizz> ::follows, tail pointed in readiness::

< Eve > ::folds her wings back into her armor and runs full speed at Sapphire:: Ahh!

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::puts up a TK shield, that Eve slams into::

< Click > ::stays in his seat and opens his eyes and looks aroumd, still searching with his mind::

< Phase > :::Sees the new arrivals::: What the hell are you two doing here?!

< Myriad > ::walks out of the street and to a sidewalk, leaning against a building, and tries to calm the crowd::

< Eve > ::pulls back for a running punch and swings at Sapphire before hitting the tk shield and bouncing off::

< Dragon > ::starts absorbing ambient heat from the burning building, gathering it into flame around herself::

< Hazard > ::looks up, waiting for Sapphire and the others:: What the hell is keeping them?!

< Arsenal > ::Looks up in the direction of the roof, scowling and waiting::

[ Gage ] ::waits for veyone to get of the plane, then assumes the pilot's seat and takes off:: Click, any luck with finding the boy?

< Eve > ::skids to a stop after a dozen feet:: ow ow ow

< Wraith > ::sighs and shakes the plaster and other miscellaneous building materials off of himself as his downshifts his density and flies back up through the building::

< Cryz > ::looks around the strip, moving quickly out of the street::

[ Gage ] ACTION> WHILE THE GROUND TEAM WAITS FOR SAPPHIRE, THERE IS A BURNING BUILDING NEARBY...WITH PEOPLE IN IT.

< Click > not yet... i am not very versed at this so it may take a little longer then expected

< Eve > ::glances at the building:: ohmigosh..

< Arsenal > I dunnae know..::Keeps his eyes looking towards the roof:: It cannae be good, though..

< Myriad > ::..eyes snap open:: ...over there... strong fear...

< Eve > ::runs towards the building and tries to blast a hole into a nearby wall with a plasma cannon shot::

< Phase > :::Holsters his pistol, then grabs a pipe broken by Sapphire's tk blasts, rushes at her:::

< Eve > I'll save them, Myriad!

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::turns around to Phase:: Now, little man. Where was I?

< Phase > Batter up! :::Swings the pipe at Sapphire:::

< Dragon > ::sends the flame in a single blast at Sapphire while her back is turned::

< Eve > ::taps the shoulder on her bio armor and has a visor rise and flip around her head and tries to get a reading on all life forms still inside the building::

< Arsenal > Eh? ::Glances towards the burning building and starts to move towards it, holstering his pistols:: Ye bleedin' daft wench! Get back up there and deal with Sapphire, or there'll be more like this! We'll handle this!

[ Gage ] ACTION> EVE CAN HEAR SCREAM FROM A THIRD FLOOR WINDOW, WHERE TWO CHILDREN AWAIT RESCUE.

< Hazard > ::blinks, watching Eve:: What the hell is she doing?! Oh this just sucks! So much for a plan. ::looks towards the burning building::

< Eve > ::rockets up to the third floor and tries to go through the window:: No, they're in trouble now!

< Eve > ((I know Gage would want me to do this over fighting someone... I'm sure of it

< Eve > ))

< Eve > ::gently picks up the children:: It'll be alright ::reassuring smile:: We're super-heroes

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::groans upon getting hit from behind by Dragon's blast, falls over the edge, but manages to put up a TK shield before slamming into the Strip in front of the other X-factor members::

< Myriad > ::visibly shaking all over now, trying to calm the crowd and the people in the burning building::

[ Gage ] <Kid> You're those new heros! ::not really caring much about the fire::

< Phase > :::Watchs Sapphire fall over the side, then looks to Dragon::: Nice shot.

< Cryz > ::looks from the building to Sapphire:: ((damnit!)) ::shifts to crystal::

< Dragon > ::yells down from the roof top:: I hope that stung, you b*tch!

< Eve > hehe yeah ::smiles at the kid:: Now hold on tight, we're going for a ride

< Wraith > ::flies up through the roof and looks around, glances at drags:: Fight over?

< Hazard > 'bout damn time! ::runs and jumps towards Sapphire, swinging his fists down to spike her into the Strip::

[ Gage ] ACTION> CLICK SENSES A MUTANT SIGNITURE IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SAHARA HOTEL.

< Eve > ::hops out the window and tries to slow down the fall with her rocket boosts connected to her boots::

< Dragon > ::glares and kicks a chunk of cement off the roof while she's at it, then glances back at Phase:: I try.

< Phase > :::Looks to Dragon, then Wraith, then frowns::: Okay, would someone PLEASE explain what's going on here?

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::pulls herself up, still inside her TK shield:: Ugh. Oh, it's all of X-Factor. ::glares at the team:: I'm busy at the moment, so...

< Click > i think.... theres a mutant that way ::points in the direction:: the building, there

[ Gage ] ::nods and heads in that direction::

< Click > ::stands up to follow Gage::

< Hazard > ::lands and glares at Sapphire, fists clenched:: Yeah well I don't really give a damn. You're the reason I got dragged to this stinkin' place and I apparently have to take care of you before I can leave.

< Myriad > ::still trying to calm the crowd..::

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::points to the top of the burning building:: Hazard- recognize anyone?

< Dragon > ::lets the last of the heat around her dissipate and extends a hand to Phase:: We're X-Factor... we're here to take care of her.

[ Gage ] ACTION> HAZARD CAN SEE A WOMAN YELLING FOR HELP AND HOLDING A SMALL CHILD. HE RECOGNIZES THE WOMAN AS LYNN AND THE CHILD AS HIS DAUGHTER.

< Eve > ::kneels down next to the kids and smiles:: Now go hide for now and wait for the police to show up so they can get you back with your family... k? Byebye! ::waves and rushes back towards Sapphire::

< Eve > ::slides towards Dragon and Phase:: I'm back... what's going on so far? ::looks around::

< Arsenal > ::Glances back, narrowing his eyes, seeing Sapphire down, then glancing back towards the burning building:: ..Ahh, ballacks..! Dragon, do yer thing on that building! ::Moves to draw his pistols and open fire on Sapphire::

[ Gage ] ACTION> AS THE RAPTOR APPRAOCHES THE LOCATION, GAGE AND CLICK CAN SEE A YOUNG BY SITTING BY A NEON LIGHT ON THE ROOF OF THE HOTEL.

< Phase > :::Drops the pipe, dusting his hands off::: Uh-huh. And I'm supposed to believe this because?

< Wraith > Let's get back to that. ::still flying, "dives" off of the roof at sapphire trying the same tactic as before:: ((You just hold still.))

< Hazard > heh, how stupid can yo-::blinks at the two on the roof:: ((Lynn? And a.. kid.. why's she have a.. ahh crap..))

< Dragon > Because I'm not wasting my time explaining it to you again. Got a fire to contain... ::jumps off the roof, flying toward the burning building::

< Eve > ::blinks and looks at Phase:: Why is she so mad at you?

< Click > ::looks out the window:: is that him? ::tries toconfirm it quickly with the cerebro::

< Phase > :::Shrugs::: Beats the hell out of me. Now, the $20,000 dollar question: How do I get down there?

[ Gage ] ACTION> CEREBRO CONFIRMS THAT THE BOY IS A MUTANT.

< Eve > ::frowns:: I don't have that kind of money on me..

< Myriad > ::opens her eyes, glancing at the fight, and then closes her eyes again::

< Hazard > ::glares at Sapphire:: Don't go anywhere. Cuz I'm coming back to kill you. ((Hate doing this...)) ::eyes flicker and flare with energy, disappearing as he teleports onto the rooftop::

< Click > ::takes off the cerebro and goes to the hatch:: shall i go bring the boy here?

< Dragon > ::lands on the roof of the building that's on fire, grimacing at the smoke::

[ Gage ] :;sets the jet to hover near the building:: Please. ::smiles::

< Cryz > ::walks up til he bumps into Sapphire's shield then knocks on it:: Hello...? You know, you can't stay in there forever...

< Eve > ::keeps an eye on the jet and looks back at Phase:: I can get you down there

< Phase > :::Slaps his forehead::: Why did I ever leave home?!

< Click > ::steps to the building from the open hatch and goes to retrieve the kid::

< Phase > :::Looks to Eve, confused::: How, exactly?

< Eve > I could fly you down there... but my wings have a hard time keeping up with the weight of two people... children are okay because they're smaller..

< Eve > I guess I'll have to toss you over there ::smiles::

< Eve > Just remember... go limp before you roll, k?

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::watches as Wraith slams off of her shield, glares at Cryz:: Can, and will if I have too.

< Arsenal > ::Starts opening fire with several rounds aimed at the TK Shield:: Don't talk..just hit th' bleedin' thing! We may be able t'overload that thing, somehow!

< Hazard > ::appears on the roof, glancing at Dragon there as well:: ... ::decides against saying anything and just runs for Lynn and the kid::

< Phase > :::Rolls his eyes::: Fire away.

< Myriad > ::once the crowd is calmed down enough.. tries to make Sapphire feel fear::

< Cryz > ::shrugs:: Fine, be that way... sooner or later you'll need to eat or drink something...

[ Gage ] <Lucas> ::sitting on the ledge, in an almost autistic state, motionless, staring straight out onto the strip, eyes go wide as Click approaches::

< Click > ::goes to pick up the kid and step back to the jet::

< Eve > Got it ::nods and grabs Phase and tosses him in his disired direction:: Good luck!

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::blasts Cryz, sending him into Arsenal:: Good point.

< Wraith > ::reverts to normal, stands slowly, glares at sapphire:: Ow. ::dryly::

< Dragon > ::sees Hazard and backpedals slightly:: ((Sh*t... thought he was on the ground with the others..)) ::takes another step back, then heads the other way and looks for a roof access door::

< Eve > ::looks back at the jet:: Click?! What are you doing out there?! Get back in there with Gage!

< Arsenal > Oof! ::Gets slammed backwards, his pistols sliding away from him, from the impact::

< Eve > ::looks around at everything happening at once and looks very confused;: I..I don't know what to do..

< Phase > Ahhhhhhh!!!! :::Grabs hold of fire-escape ladder, using it to slow his momentum, then drops the rest of the way to the ground:::

< Hazard > ::grabs for Lynn and the baby:: Hold on and don't squirm, you two.

< Cryz > ::shifts to flesh in midair so he doesn't kill Arsenal in the impact, wincing as he hits Arsenal:: ooofah..

< Eve > ::extends her wings and flies up towards where Haz and Drags are::

< Wraith > ::looks to see if there's room for two in sapphire's shield as his shifts his density and hovers above the ground::

[ Gage ] <Lynn> ::almost passed out from smoke inhalation:: Wha? Sean...?

< Phase > :::Gets himself back up from the ground, groaning::: I'm gonna be feeling that tomorrow.

< Eve > Hazard...what's going on?! ::still flying towards them::

< Dragon > ::opens a door, squinting slightly as fire billows out, then steps into the inferno and starts drawing heat out of the air and into her body::

< Arsenal > ::Grimaces:: Good thinkin'..I'd rather NOT have most o' my ribs broken from ye hitting me in rock form..Now will ye get off o' me?!

< Phase > :::Pulls his pistol from it's holster, checks the clip::: 7 rounds. Better make these count. :::Limps towards the fight on the ground:::

[ Gage ] ACTION> DRAGON DOES GOOD JOB CONTAINING THE FIRE AS THE ACTUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVES.

< Myriad > ::wrinkles her brow, tries making Sapphire feel fear towards her shield::

< Cryz > ::coughs, wincing at the pain in his back from hitting Arsenal as he pulls himself up:: Sure, no prob...

< Click > ::looks to Gage as he steps back into the jet with the kid::

< Hazard > ((How the hell does she recognize me?!)) ::eyes narrow:: ((Sapphire.. and Sinister, damn genetic know-it-all,,)) Wrong person. Now just do as I said. ::glances at Eve:: The building's on fire, what the hell does it look like?! ::picks up Lynn and the kid, dashing towards the building ledge and making a leap for the next building over::

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::obviously aggitated:: Why don't you all leave me alone? Aggg! This hasn't anything to do with you right now!

< Phase > :::Takes careful aim at Sapphire's back, fires 2 of the remaining rounds:::

< Eve > ::glares:: I know that... you don't have to be so mean about it though ::hops after Haz::

[ Gage ] ACTION> UPON TOUCHING LUCAS, CLICK'S MIND FLOODS WITH IMAGES FROM THE PAST AND FUTURE, AS IF THE BOY'S MIND WAS IN SOME KIND OF TEMPORAL FLUX, OVERPOWERING ALL OF CLICK'S SENSES.

< Eve > Are these two alright?

< Myriad > ((..i think it's working...))

[ Gage ] ACTION> HAZARD CLEARS THE DGE, MAKING IT SAFLEY TO THE NEXT BUILDING.

< Arsenal > ::Gets to his feet, slowly, looking around:: And jus' who do ye think it does have to do with? ((And where the bleedin' hell did half our team go..)) ::Reaches into his trenchcoat, pulling out a staff and extending it, rushing at the TK shield and swinging the staff at it::

< Dragon > ::continues walking along the building hallway, still absorbing fire, leaving smoky, but almost cold air in her wake:: ((Crap... this could start some really weird wind tunnels with the hot air rushing up))

< Eve > ::smiles at the child and makes a funny face:: She's a little cutie hehe "Hi there" ::waves::

< Click > ::shuts his eyes and lets go quickly::

< Wraith > ((Screw it.)) ::descends to the ground and starts walking towards sapphire increasing his density as he does so::

< Hazard > They're fine. Leave them alone. ::glares at her, then shakes his head:: Take them down to the ground and find an ambulance to check them out... ::clenches his teeth:: ...please...

< Eve > I'm glad to see that you're actually saving people, Hazard... I didn't think you'd do something like that

< Eve > oh.. umm.. okay..

[ Gage ] <Lucas> ::falls back onto the roof, limp::

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> I haven't the time to deal with you, Sinister shou- ::stops, looks toward the Sahara Hotel:: Lucas!!! ::speeds up into the air, towards the hotel:: Stay away from him!

< Eve > ((He said please?))

< Eve > ::holds on to the two people and makes a few hops towards the street level:: You two will be fine, promise..

< Hazard > ::head jerks around, eyeing Sapphire as she breaks for the hotel:: I'll take care of her. ::breaks into a run again, jumping from rooftop to rooftop to intercept Sapphire::

< Click > ::looks to Sapphire:: {{Gage, go, now}}

< Phase > :::Growls::: I wish that woman'd stay in one spot long enough for me to get a clean shot!

[ Gage ] Click, fall back! I'll get him. ::heads up slowly to the boy::

< Myriad > ::turns her attention back to the crowds again::

< Cryz > ::watches Sapphire fly away, shifts to crystal:: Well... guess we sure made a dif, didn't we? ::sarcastically::

< Wraith > ::grumbles, shifts his density and flies after sapphire::

< Click > ::walks to a roof next to the building hes on::

< Eve > Hello there, my name is Eve, what's your name? ::looks at the older lady::

< Arsenal > ...Looks like they found the lad..::Closes down his staff:: We did exactly as we were s'posed ta, Cryz..::Puts the staff away and goes to pick up his pistols:: Now we need t'try and go after them..we may not get there in time, but..

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::still flying quickly towards the hotel:: No! He's mine!!

< Phase > :::Limps over to Cryz and Arsenal, keeping his gun handy::: You two mind telling me what this woman wants?!

< Myriad > ::...glances at Sapphire.. tries making her fear flying::

< Eve > +com+ Gage..? Is everything alright over there? Do you need my help yet?

< Hazard > ::crashes down onto another rooftop and runs across it, making a dive to tackle Sapphire:: Wrong!

< Dragon > ::steps out of the building, onto the street, looking a little shaky:: Oookay. Anything anyone need vaporized? Reeeally need to do something about all this heat... ::rubs her forehead::

< Arsenal > ::Looks at Phase, raising an eyebrow:: Ye think WE know? She's a bleedin' insane ballacks..

< Phase > I gathered that from her rambling the FIRST coupla minutes!

< Click > ::gets ready to lash out at Sapphire with his tendrils if she gets too close to gage::

[ Gage ] ::slowly picks up the boy:: It's okay, Lucas. We're not here to hurt you. +com+ I've got the boy. Where's Sapphire?

< Cryz > Get there in time... hmm... ::thinks:: got it! ::lengthens his legs at the same time widening his feet then breaks into a run at a weird long strided gait::

< Cryz > <<+after Sapphire>>

< Arsenal > Then ye know almost as much as we do! ::Moves to run in the direction Sapphire went in, looking around for some kind of teleportation he can "Borrow"::

< Eve > +Com+ I don't know... I was busy helping people.. ::worried tone in her voice::

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::rises to the top the hotel:: Let him go, you son of bitch! ::attacks with a TK blast::

< Click > ::lashes out at sapphire with his tendrils::

[ Gage ] +com+ Nevermind. ::eyes wide at Sapphire, moves to dodge::

< Eve > ::paces around a bit:: Stay here for now.. you should be safe

< Phase > Hold on! :::Follows Arsenal::: I want some answers! You recognize this woman, so you must know more about her than I do!

< Hazard > ::pulls himself up onto the rooftop, glaring up at Sapphire with his eyes flaring:: Damnit!

< Eve > ::extends her wings and rockets back towards the ship::

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::Gah! ::grabs Click's tendril and pulls him off the building sending him falling::

< Myriad > ::slowly moves towards the building Gage is on::

< Polaris > ::Orbs shift upon the outside of the burning hotel, as she sighs, and takes to the air, trying to contain the flames, by using her magnetic powers to dispurts the fossits in the hotel..or what not::

< Wraith > ::flies up behind sapphire, tries to move in close enough to grab her, and then increases his density to the point where he can effectively bring her down to the ground::

< Hazard > ::ignores Click falling, smashing his hands into the building wall and climbing up towards Sapphire::

< Arsenal > ::Rolls his eyes, slightly, looking around for some kind of bike to commandeer:: She messed with th' mind of one of our team members..

< Dragon > ::looks around as everyone runs after Sapphire, sighing slightly:: ((Hardly helpful if I suck all this out of one building only to set another one on fire...))

< Click > ::tries to hang onto Sapphire with his arm tendrils and sends his feet down to land::

[ Gage ] ACTION> SAPPHIRE ATTACKS AGAIN, SENDING GAGE FLYING BACKWARDS AND MAKES HIM DROP LUCAS, WHO TUMBLES OVER THE LEDGE.

< Eve > Gah! ::tries to catch Click and slow down the fall:: I can't...fly with all this weight..!

< Phase > But if she's a telepath, then why didn't she use those powers on me? How come I'm still alive?!

[ Gage ] Hoof! ::looks up:: Somebody get Click! And the Boy!

[ Gage ] ACTION> EVE CATCHES CLICK

< Hazard > ::eyes goes wide:: ((the kid! That's who she wants!)) ::leaps off the wall in a path to catch Lucas and land on another rooftop::

< Eve > ::angrily:: You're supposed to be protecting Gage, Click!

< Myriad > ::looks at the building.. cusses::

< Arsenal > ..Will ye bleedin' shut up with th' questions, ye wanker! This is nae th' time for this! ::Keeps running towards the scene:: ((I'm nae gonna make it at this rate..))

[ Gage ] ACTION> LUCAS'S HEAD SLAMS HARD INTO SMALL OUTCROPPING ON THE HOTEL, KILLING HIM INSTANTLY, JUST BEFORE HAZARD IS ABLE TO CATCH HIS LIFELESS BODY.

< Click > i tried ::lashes his tendrils out onto a ledge and pulls himself to it::

< Eve > ::rockets back up towards the ship:: Gage!

< Hazard > ::lands, knelt onto the rooftop holding Lucas:: ...Oops.

< Phase > Fine. :::Moves to walk beside Arsenal::: Then I'm not letting you out of my sight.

< Myriad > ::eyes widen::

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::moves to blast Wraith, but her eyes go white, skin turns very pale:: NOOOO! Ahhhh! You- you - you- you- killed him!

< Eve > ::runs over to Gage:: Gage! Are you okay? Did she hurt you??

[ Gage ] ACTION> UPON LUCAS'S DEATH, CLICK WAS ABLE TO SENSE THE BREAKING OF A PSIONIC LINK SAPPHIRE HAD WITH LUCAS' MIND.

< Myriad > ::eyelids flutter at feeling Sapphire's emotions::

[ Gage ] ::looks around:: I- I'm fine. ::stands, watching Sapphire go even more crazy::

< Wraith > ::tries to grab her now that she's distracted and bring her to the ground::

< Hazard > ::puts Lucas down, standing and looking up at Sapphire:: Seems that way. Come on down and do something about it.

< Eve > What happened..? ::notices Haz with the little boy:: oh no..

< Arsenal > ::Rushes onto the scene, looking up:: ((Ach..why could they nae give me the ability t'fly, at birth..)) ::Moves to climb a fire escape ladder, to the roof::

< Click > ::shakes his head and goes to pull himself to the roof::

< Cryz > ::squints, seeing everybody at the hotels:: ((...just need to get up to the top...))

< Eve > S-she killed him? ::angry look::

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> :: spasms, as her mind shuts down, then begins to fall out of the air towards the ground::

< Phase > :::Follows Arsenal, slowed a bit by his injuries:::

< Hazard > ::crosses his arms and watches her fall::

< Eve > I... no!

< Click > ::looks towards her and lashes out his tendrils to catch her::

< Myriad > ::standing on a sidewalk, staring up at the building, tears rolling down her face::

[ Gage ] Somebody...catch her! ::looks over the ledge::

< Dragon > ::sits down on the sidewalk somewhat woozily:: +com+ Uh... Gage..? Little too much energy... not sure where to put it...

< Eve > ::walks towards Hazard:: You can save him can't you?

< Wraith > ((Alright then, she's out of it.)) ::shifts his density and slowly lowers himself to the ground::

[ Gage ] Eve! Get Sapphire! ::points::

< Arsenal > ::Blinks, looking up and watching Sapphire fall:: ..Ach..I'm goin' t'regret this..::Tries to leap down from the ladder and run to catch her::

< Eve > But Click has her I thought

< Eve > ::flies after Sapphire::

[ Gage ] ::taps his com:: +com+ I don't...know...I...anywheere, safe.

< Phase > :::Tries to grab a hold of Arsenal::: Are you nuts?!

[ Gage ] ACTION> PHASE GRABS ARSENAL AS EVE GRABS SAPPHIRE, A BIT OUT OF REACH OF CLICK'S TENDRILS.

< Click > ::continues trying to grab sapphire out of the air::

< Arsenal > <<That's it..I'm gonna kill Phase for obstruction.>>

< Click > ::retracts his tendrils::

< Eve > ::gently puts Sapphire down and glares down at her:: How could she..

< Dragon > +com+ That's my question! ::drags herself back to her feet, looking around in a circle, then lifts off the ground telekinetically, heading into the sky::

< Cryz > ::returns to his normal shape, walking towards Arsenal and Phase, looking up::

< Eve > Myriad.. can't you make it go away?

< Hazard > ::glares down from the rooftop at Eve, mumbling to himself:: That idiot..

< Eve > ::kneels down next to where Sapphire is laying down::

< Wraith > ((She should've let her drop.)) ::returns to normal lands on the ground:: ((Wonder if I can get any downtime while we're here and catch a show or something.))

< Arsenal > ..Ye bleedin'! ::Struggles to free himself from Phase:: Ye idiot! I can handle a small fall like that!

[ Gage ] ::abreft:: +com+ This...is Gage. I'm landing the Raptor. Bring Sapphire and Lucas, and lets get out of here.

< Click > ::climbs himself to the ground::

[ Gage ] >>>>>EPILOGUE <<<<<

< Phase > I don't care if you could leap off the top of the Sears Tower! I won't let anyone kill themselves in front of me!

[ Gage ] SCENE> WITH THE REST OF THE TEAM ABOARD THE RAPTOR WITH LUCAS' BODY AND AN UNCONSCIOUS SAPPHIRE, HAZARD AND GAGE SPEAK NEAR AN AMBULANCE WITH AN UNCONSCIOUS WOMAN AND CHILD IN IT.

[ Gage ] ::a little confused, and anxious to leave:: So, you want to stay here?

< Hazard > Yeah.. ::slips his hands into his jacket pockets:: The dog too.

[ Gage ] ::looks down at Grizz:: Yeah...the dog. Um...any particular reason why?

[ Gage ] I thought you hated Las Vegas.

< Hazard > ::briefly glances at the ambulance with Lynn and the baby in it:: Well, I have money to gamble with now.

[ Gage ] ::rubs his eyes:: I'm not sure thats I reason I can put down on paper, compadre...::thinks:: But it's your business. Is this permanent?

< Hazard > ::shrugs:: Few weeks, few months, whatever. If Smith or whoever doesn't like my reasons, they can go ahead and fire me. I think I'm owed a little vacationt ime.

[ Gage ] ::nods:: I'll see what I can do. Good luck. ::turns to head to the jet:: Don't spend it all in one place.

< Hazard > ::reverts into flesh and walks away, waving for Grizz to follow:: heh, I won't.

[ Gage ] >>>>>END SIM<<<<<