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Post by Gummy on May 28, 2021 8:11:28 GMT -7
There was something to say for the summer holidays, it allowed them all to have a nice long break. Sometimes it was good to be in the lovely sun just soaking up the heat, other times it was good to just stop working for at least a day or two. Well, they were supposed to stop working but she didn't. There was a lot to get done and finished and finalised by the end of the day. Instead of packing Ziggy was under the Dove checking out what Professor Scott had put in for the navigation controls and the sensors. Up on the scaffolding she hung upside down checking on the different cables to chase them back to the circuits.
Time had gone past when she was supposed to finish packing. The fact a lot of the students stayed here all year round because of nowhere else to go didn't help as it meant normal movement was happening around her just a little quieter. Her parents were coming to pick her up so someone would probably tell her to hurry up at some point. She didn't know that they still had not arrived, which for the Krast family it never happened. Ziggy was always the latest of the family and that was normally because she was so pre-occupied in her head or busy working on other projects.
So needless to say at least someone should have noticed that 1) Ziggy was not waiting and 2) Her family were over several hours late!
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Post by razor on Jun 4, 2021 5:21:46 GMT -7
Razor "I don't smile for me, I smile for you." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oh! This sounds like Razor's cue. Ziggy had a complex situation coming up, so what better time than now for Malik (her most complex situation) to show up. He'd still hear the tinkering on the Dove well after the time she was supposed to be gone. He'd take a composing breath before trotting in with his baseline idiotic smile. "Heyyy, Ziggy." He'd say, leaning against the Dove, "I couldn't help but notice you're still working on this. Are you not supposed to be with your family?"He'd stand and begin pacing about. His manner seemed strange. Choppy, at best. He seemed uncomfortable. Like he doesn't want to be there, but seems like he's supposed to be. "I already listened for you. They aren't here yet. The Professor doesn't have them, nor does the front desk. Of course, I don't have my powers from Daken anymore, but I still walked around... They aren't here." he'd then tilt his head, "Did something happen?" Other Information:AppTrackerVoice Example
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Post by Gummy on Jun 21, 2021 10:35:57 GMT -7
She was oblivious to Malik coming as she was to most other things. With her head underneath she was enjoying her work. When he spoke she jumped and there was the sound of Thwack followed by pzzzt followed by "OOOOOOOOWWWWWW" followed by expletives. Finally Ziggy moved out, frowning and rubbing her forehead where a red mark had appeared. Modules were floating around her and a slight smell of burnt electrics filled the air. Her voice was harsh only for a moment, which seemed only out of frustration for the pain than anything else.
"Malik... what you...? Family?"
She reached into her pocket pulling out her phone and her frown lines deepened as she stood up. They were very late plus there were no messages.
"Daken?"
It was almost as if she had forgotten all about him.
"Not here? Odd, they are normally on time."
Her eyes moved up to Malik and watched as he paced. One of her hands went back under the dove as she adjusted something. A gentle beep was heard and she seemed satisfied.
"They should have been here by now... perhaps we should..."
Just on queue her phone buzzed then chimed. She looked down at her phone once more. Her face went paler.
"They've... they've... I need to go."
When Ziggy panics she does it without thinking. Moving from where she was in a hurry she made her way towards the door. Her hands frantically fidgeting with modules and walking straight into a cupboard. Her breathing was so fast it was clear she was panicking. Turning in the cupboard she moved in a circle and headed back out of it as her phone rang. She answered it before it had barely finished a few notes.
"Hello?"
Her voice on edge. Putting her hand to her mouth she shook her head looking even more pale and in distress. She looked up at Malik at the verge of tears. Mouth open as the phone fell from her hand and her world fell apart. A voice on the other end of the phone seemed to be still talking then tried to get the attention of the caller. Ziggy sat down on a cardboard box a bit too heavily and fell in luckily it only contained protection pockets for whatever had been inside. Her voice sounded broken, hurt and in desperate need of support.
"Malik?"
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Post by razor on Jun 24, 2021 7:18:23 GMT -7
Razor "I don't smile for me, I smile for you." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For once, Ziggy would find no solace in Malik. He'd give her a cold gaze as the phone dropped from her hand. A bone tendril would shoot out of his wrist and wrap around the phone. It'd make the exact noise that a spine would make when you'd twist your body to crack it when it initially shot out. He'd give a slight nod of acknowledgment, almost as if he was recognizing that he could do it, before moving the phone to his ear. "Tagged out, who's this?"The voice would sound a little annoyed, but not as annoyed as Malik's response. "Dude, I'm never gonna remember that. This is the new age, just text the address..."The other line would hang up and Razor tossed the phone back to Ziggy and pulled the bone tendril back into his body, it making the same cracking noise as before. He'd sigh and look to Ziggy, offering her a hand to pull herself up with. "Looks like it's another Gen-X stealth mission. Seriously, what have you done to piss so many villains off? Why can't I be this famous?" Other Information:AppTrackerVoice Example
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Post by Gummy on Jun 24, 2021 7:28:37 GMT -7
Ziggy pulled herself up with his help. She frowned at Malik. They had both been hurt but this was worse. Oh well... PANIC!!! Her parents were missing... The phone call said where they were being held... Why her? Why couldn't it be Malik? No she never wanted that! She did care for him which is why his statement made her snap at him as she looked at the Dove then at the Blackbird and finally to the car and bike.
"Don't even say that! We both know what we have been through! If they want me then so be it! I don't wish this on anyone!"
She shook her head and moved from where she stood in front of Malik. Upon catching the phone she made off towards the car. They were going to be killed for what she was about to do but that wouldn't stop her. It never stopped anyone who had done this. The only issue is she had only had a couple of driving lessons. She was sure she was able to drive. Opening the car door she looked for the key which was normally located in the sun visor but was currently missing. Swearing audibly she looked back at Malik.
"You any good at hot wiring a car?"
Her hands shook as she tried to get her modules under control.
"We could always bus it? What if I teleported us? No... still working on that technology and I don't have a device at the other end to teleport into... hummm... ? The Dove? Nope, not a great idea."
Still panicking she tried to take a couple of breaths to calm down.
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Post by razor on Jun 24, 2021 7:41:37 GMT -7
Razor "I don't smile for me, I smile for you." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Malik watched as the girl fumbled around the machine room before running off. He'd follow behind at a leisurely pace with his hands in his pockets. He looked a little bored, to be honest. When they made it to the car, he'd watch as Ziggy yet again fumbled about. "Ziggy. Get it together. Your family is being held captive by some unknown force, and you aren't at the top of your game? C'mon now. Did you even think to put the address into the GPS to see how close it is? There's a REASON I had her text it to us. I'm pretty sure that place is just outside of the city, so we could easily walk or bike there."He'd lean against the car, waiting for her to look at the address to see if he was right. He was pretty sure he was, but it wasn't to be certain. Other Information:AppTrackerVoice Example
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Post by Gummy on Jun 24, 2021 7:51:25 GMT -7
Ziggy looked at Malik once more. Who had the brains at that point... it was him. OOOOOH she could kiss him but he was soooo annoying! Perhaps she did still need a little growing up. Letting out a soft sigh it was enough to switch her brain back into gear. Taking her phone she looked at it and read through the text. She knew where it was and she didn't like the sound of it. There was an old mental asylum there and it was never good.
"Are you coming with me or just going to wait for the holiday to be over? You get the bikes, I get the equipment. Nice new trick. You're really expanding your repitour."
It was snide of her but it didn't matter. Those who were leaving would have left way before now. Those who were staying were either too young, abandoned or not on Gen-X. This was her problem. She moved over to a table and reach under to take out a couple of cases. They had been packed a while ago by herself, bits had been used but majority were still inside. Ziggy was still upset by it all.
In no time at all she had two small backpacks packed with just a few pieces of equipment they might need... smoke pellet, handy knife etc. She offered one to Malik and it seemed to only contain a few bits.
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Post by razor on Jun 24, 2021 8:06:20 GMT -7
Razor "I don't smile for me, I smile for you." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Razor rolled his eyes when she mentioned his new power. Without a word, he'd run and grab the bikes. She'd find him at the front of the school, waiting for her. He could have made a remark about how long it took, but it was no skin off his own back. Not like he had much to do except pick on Ziggy anyways. He'd take the offered backpack and give a sarcastic grin. "Of all our dates, I forsee this one being the most fun."At that, Razor would begin biking to the place. He'd leave no room for her to speak to him on the ride there. When they arrived, it was getting dark. Biking in New York was not as fun as one may think. Whether you use the actual bike lanes or the sidewalk, it was just not a good time at all. He'd link his bike up to the rusty fence and look around. It was moments like these that he missed having enhanced senses. "WELCOME YOU GUYS!!! I have heard SO much about you!"A young girl would approach them. She couldn't have been more than 15 years old, right? Yeah, most definitely. She'd pull out two submachine guns and point them at the pair. "Cmon this way!"She'd lead them to a mostly empty operating room with two chairs. "I'll go get the big guy. Don't go anywhere." She'd say as she skipped off into the back. Razor would lean over slightly and whisper to Ziggy, "Do you know her?" Other Information:AppTrackerVoice Example
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Post by Gummy on Jun 24, 2021 11:17:34 GMT -7
Ziggy shook her head at Razor's snarky remark but part of her was hopeful. Was that a problem? Was being hopeful that this was a date was good? Once she was on her bike she made her way through to the area they were looking for. She didn't like it at all it was creepy to say the least. Almost wanting to hurry up she looked around and put a D-clamp on her bike onto the railings. She spotted her families car not far away.
As she tried to run over so the teenager stepped forward. Ziggy's eyes were wide. There was no way her suit could take the damage from those. At least she didn't appear to have her suit on.
"Where's my family?"
Ziggy demanded as they were lead to an operating room. The two chairs made goose bumps appear all over. There was something... a memory... Dark room, lights, strange noise. Then the flash of a memory vanished. Ziggy started to pace with her hands going into her pockets. She took out a small device and started to adjust bits on it.
"If memory recalls, her code name is Honey Badger. There wasn't much on her file that I could get access to without triggering the security system. No I don't think we have met."
She pointed the device at Malik and it scanned him quickly, then pointed it at herself. Bending down she touched it to the floor and activating it. Multiple duplicates (8 copies in total) of them appeared in the room.
"Got the idea from the danger room."
The duplicates copied their movements exactly the same.
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Post by razor on Jun 24, 2021 11:51:27 GMT -7
Mister Sinister "What a Sinister turn of events this was, eh?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Honey Badger entered the room and tapped on the large figure's shoulder. "The guests have arrived." She'd say with a chipper tone. "Thank you, Gabby. That is all for now. Keep an eye on the boy though... He may need an initiation process if things go well."At that, the large figure entered the view of Ziggy and Malik. There was no question in who this was. Mister Sinister has entered the room. Without even looking, it was known that the two of their presences were completely meaningless in comparison to his grandeur. He'd taken on several of the X-Men's best. They were in the big leagues now. Sinister would raise an eyebrow at the multiple clones and chuckle, "That lousy trick won't work on me. I can see into your... Boyfriend's..? Mind to see where he is. Where you are, I would assume is directly next to him. Keep it activated if it makes you feel less powerless I presume... It is beneficial that you are as comfortable as I can afford." AppTrackerVoice Example
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Post by Gummy on Jun 24, 2021 12:00:18 GMT -7
Ziggy made sure that the clones of them were all working. It wasn't long before their 'host' appeared before them. If Ziggy was pale before hand she was paler still now.
"He isn't my boyfriend! Where are my family?"
Her voice was firm as it could be. She was hiding a lot of fear. Her hand reached into her pocket to find something else which might come in handy. She didn't bother turning it off, being hard light they could easily become a minor annoyance. First she had been caught by Magneto and now this? What was it pass the mutant? Who would catch her this time? It definitely wouldn't be Malik!
"I'll keep them up if it is all the same to you. Now... my family? Where are they?"
She was starting to get angry or was it impatience? She now had to think about getting Malik out of there as well as her family. Sinister was no walk in the park but neither was she.
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Post by razor on Jun 24, 2021 19:24:54 GMT -7
Mister Sinister "What a Sinister turn of events this was, eh?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sinister raised an eyebrow when the girl got all commanding. He'd think to put her in her place. The thought crossed his mind approximately 13 times, but he refrained. He wanted the girl and her abilities. The boy was an added bonus. Instead, he'd just chuckle. "Yes yes, your family. They're safe. I won't even say the stereotypical 'for now'... They're safe. Indefinitely. I just needed a reason to bring you here. The only thing that has happened to them thus far is possibly a few minor bruises and those were treated with high-end technology. If anything, they are better off than when I found them." He'd say with a shrug, "If I wanted to hurt someone, it most definitely be someone like your parents. They are so below me that it almost disgusts me to think I wasted my materials on treating any wounds they suffered."It looked like the man wanted to keep talking, but was cut off by Razor standing up. "You can stand, Ziggy. If you'd like." He'd say, stretching his legs. "What makes you say that, Mister Withrow?" Sinister asked, genuinely curious. "Simple logic.""Do enlighten me, young one.""Well, there's only a few reasons that you'd bring us here. I can already eliminate one of them. Mostly because we would be dead already if it were the case. This reason would say that you brought us here for secrets on the X-Men. That wouldn't make any sense, because you could have probed from a distance and not risked showing your face at all. Even after scouring my mind and finding nothing, you would have no reason to think of Ziggy as a suspect and likely would have killed us both...""The second option is straight up murder. You brought us here to kill us, and that's it. Nothing more than to rustle up the X-Men to come get you. Being as you have, as I have already stated, come out and shown your face without us being restrained points to the contrary.""There's the final probability that you wanted either or both of us for some reason. For Ziggy, I have no clue what you want, but I know what you'd want from me. The concentrated Daken DNA that is mixed with my own DNA. I know that's not why because you directed an attack on Ziggy, so you'd have no way of knowing that I was going to tag along on this. If anything, I'm an anomaly to your plan, and that's why you brought Honey Badger along. That leaves Ziggy... Am I on track here?"The booming voice of Sinister bellowed genuine laughter throughout the halls. He'd take a moment before continuing, still chuckling every now and again. "You're rather bright, I like you quite a bit... You're right. I want Ziggy, you are nothing but an unforeseen problem.""As I pride myself in being.""Which is why..." He'd stand, towering over the unwavering Razor, "You'll be spending some time with your removed cousin." Then, without warning or even enough time to comprehend his arm moved, Sinister smacked the boy so hard that he flew into the other room, where Honey Badger was waiting. "If he tries to get into this room, hurt him. Really bad. But do not kill him."A thumbs up would come from Honey Badger, who put her two guns away and pushed out her claws instead. Sinister would move back to his chair and sit, looking at Ziggy. "I will put all of my cards on the table. I am very interested in both your intelligence and your abilities. I would like to add them to my collection, but I know that would be harming something that I do not wish to ruin. You, in many ways, are the perfect specimen. So I am at an impasse." He'd say, leaning back and throwing his arms up in a shrug, "What do you propose I do?" AppTrackerVoice Example
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Post by Gummy on Jun 25, 2021 3:16:08 GMT -7
Ziggy was fuming at the thought of her family seemingly being insignificant! As for bruises she almost barged past Sinister to go hunt for them. What Malik had said made sense but she knew this trap was solely for her. It was her fault that he was here. The anger that had been growing in her was there again in her mind. Her hand came out of her pocket as she stood up without Razor's thoughts. Malik had come with her. She was definitely getting impressed by his logical thinking. He had grown a lot. Perhaps... While he whittled on Ziggy's mind was working. The device in her hand was potent and might work and with Sinister saying about his mental capabilities she put up all her defences. Making it quite a din inside her head.
She closed her eyes, her lips curled at Malik's joke of being a problem. She was about to say something when Sinister thwacked Malik into the next room. Her concentration broken the device in her hand broke into three modules as she tried to go running off after Malik. Her armour appearing in white with red and black accents.
As the door closed on her she turned back to look through the helmet which now engulfed her head. Her red eyes looking in Sinister's direction. She felt helpless but she pushed that feeling down. As Sinister talked her mind went busy to work again. Then he said something which made her pause in her thoughts. He wanted her.... He wanted all of her and he called her perfect. The word specimen was not great but she understood that well and truly.
Her helmet faded from her face to just leave the shell of the suit around her. There was a quizzical expression on her face.
"You are at a quandary. The only other thing you could do is tell me why. Why do you think I am a perfect specimen? Everyone else hates me! I'm not wanted at the school. My ex-thinks I'm immature and flawed. My teachers keep telling me off despite me completing all my work and being top of the class. They all think I'm flawed. I think I'm flawed! I don't fit in."
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Post by razor on Jun 25, 2021 6:35:40 GMT -7
Mister Sinister "What a Sinister turn of events this was, eh?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sinister leans back, not seeming to care what form Ziggy took. He knew he could easily rip her in half with his bare hands alone. His cell regeneration would heal before her modules even made it through his body. Nothing she could do would even hurt him most likely. He could have easily probed her brain, and immediately won the mental battle, but he needed to show respect. Pulling all the answers from her head would not show any form of trust. "I understand that feeling, Ms. Karst. Feeling like an outcast. Everyone thinking that your ambitions are childish. Everyone hindering your genius. You know you have ideas that no one will let you explore. I think you may find solace in your ex yet, but not for much longer... I scoured his thoughts, and he's thinking of turning heel and becoming one with Magneto's group. He wants you to come with him. There's a strong fear of being alone in that boy..." The large man frowned, realizing he might have said too much, and may have hindered his cause of pulling Ms. Karst to his side. "But I have something that neither Mr. Withrow nor Magneto can give you. An intellect to surpass your own. You may be able to learn something from your beloved friend, sure... But he's growing cold. It doesn't take a telepath to know that. There is a hate and rage within him that parallels that of the man you know as Wolverine... For reference, Wolverine has been around for centuries longer than Mr. Withrow... Magneto can give you some of his knowledge, but that knowledge is limited. I am one of the brightest minds on this planet. Though some feel it's tainted, none can deny my genius. You could gain from my expansive well of knowledge. You would know fear. You would know pain. You would know uncertainty... But I think you know better than most people I have encountered in my life: that is the way of science." AppTrackerVoice Example
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Post by Gummy on Jun 25, 2021 6:52:27 GMT -7
Ziggy looked back towards the door. Malik wanted her? She turned fully towards the door placing a hand on it. Listening quietly. Closing her eyes she leaned her head onto the cold door. He was going to leave! Why would he ever go to Magneto after what he had done to her? Malik had seen the state she was in after returning. Why would he ever think she would go back to the man who tortured her and stripped her powers just to then use them against her will.
There was a temptation there. She had suffered all those years, being cooped up. Being bullied, cursed, tortured, abducted. Yet, something inside her wanted to do something else. There was something... A flash of the same room which she couldn't comprehend. It was then gone again.
"Fear."
Her voice was scarce above a whisper. She turned back to look at Sinister. Her face showed concern, placidness and yearning for what he said. Yet, there was calm there. Her mind was surprisingly quiet.
"What if I have a counter plan? One which will benefit both of us. You can probe into minds, could you wipe a mind of ever being here?"
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