The Dark Reign begins. (open)

[stormshadow]

     President Norman Osborn in Washington having a meeting with the Congress. After meeting with a few of the Senators who seem to believe the RFID chip for supers and mutants would cause more problems than it would suppose help, a large group pleads for them to not pass this bill. The final vote on the issue did not pass.

     "Ladies and Gentlemen of Congress, can I have your attention please. The United States of America is something special, we don't back down to terrorism foreign or domestic. Sometimes Congress fails the people. Yesterday, yes... just yesterday you saw the chaos out there. Does it ever end. Bring me something soon. I'll help pass what needs to be done. Until then we need to take matters into our own hands. I have assigned H.A.M.M.E.R. representatives to take action soon. "

Previously marvelheroesrpg.proboards.com/thread/13445/judgement-near-open
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Three Days later New York City:

A group of Hitech thieves stole some artifacts in the Purifiers possession and bringing them to New York. They moved it to their place inside one of the newest towers owned by Oscorp science division. They came across some information leading them to what they have stolen after many months. Some of the thieves were interested in what was inside a metal coffin. Three of the tech guys break into the coffin it was seemingly empty a partially burnt corpse that seemed to be one of the leaders of the Purifiers maybe. Another artifact caught their eye it was almost calling to the thieves it was a normal looking spear, unlike anything they ever seen.

A thief by the name of John makes a call," I need to speak to the Hydra agent Alex, tell him we found the spear he was asking about curious about what the reward amount is?"



" Only a jumper today yeah, he died and how was I supposed to know he had a cheap shirt on. I'm getting the hang of the suit, this is boring. Get me some action now. Oh, a Bank Robbery at the Bank of New York just starting, I'm on my way. Today the world meets the New Iron Patriot...Hahaha. Four suspects just entered the bank, I have visual bring me up the cameras inside."

Bank of New York


A man awaits outside in an old beat-up Fire engine Red Dodge Ram. Four men dressed all in black clothes had entered the bank. Two of which have pulled most of the people to the left side of the bank and taken things of value from the hostages then put into a duffle bag. Many phones scattered out along the floor. The other two robbers dragged a shot employee to the safe, they are armed with guns and wearing body armor. "Open the door man, we need to get out of here. Hurry the F@#K up or we shoot your Lady friend." Three duffel bags were near the safe, one had a few tools in it.

[Zeronone]

Robbie gazed down at the first check since joining the new workshop. He got to work on classic cars and got paid a good paycheck. Man, New York was already better than Los Angelas was. The school was safer without gangs running around so he didn't have to worry about Gabe who was walking almost perfectly now. It had been three months since Excaliber had healed his little brother and since then both their lives had gotten better. He had met Finesse and that was going well, Gabe had friends now and was doing better in school, and the new job was bringing in the money.

He was standing in line waiting to deposit his first check when the doors burst open and four men ran inside, guns in hand, wearing black masks and jackets. Seriously? Well, guess the classics never got old. Robbie felt the rider inside awaken but held it back, a bank robbery wasn't really high on his priority list at the moment. Simply comply and all will be fine. He walked over to the wall with the others and sat down, folding his check into his pocket. He dropped his cell phone on the floor and waited for all this to end. He could intervene but if he did, he wouldn't be able to cash his check today and they needed groceries.

This wasn't the first robbery that Robbie had been stuck in, it happened at a Seven Eleven in LA and at a drug store a week later. The sound of a gunshot and a scream however turned the situation. If people were going to be hurt than sadly he had to get involved. He stood up, one of the guys seeing him aimed a gun and told him to sit down.

"I want you to know you brought this on yourself."

His eyes flashed orange and Robbie was gone, a flaming skull being stood where he had stood a moment ago, dressed in what looked like a Nascar like jumper, the man yelled and fired but as the bullets hit him they either melted into slag or fell to the floor. The Rider was on the man in a moment, his skeletal hand gripping his throat and slamming him into the ground.

He looked around at the others, breathing a column of smoke. The Ghost Rider was on the scene!

[Gummy]

Klara had been in high spirits as normal. If anything after meeting Kei she felt even happier. Arbor had done her good and she was glad to have experienced time out of the city. So in all her jollity she wandered down the road until she spotted Robbie. She had tried calling to him but in the hussel and bustle of New York she wasn't heard. She wanted to tell him the good news and to ask his advice so she followed him into the bank. She was shoved further inside by a bank robber and tried to get out the way she had come in but another person was blocking her way and was soon pushed towards the wall. Sitting down she tried to keep her nerves from effecting the plants. Even so some of them had already started growing. One approched her for her belongings.

"I don't have anything! I'm with my big brother!"

She pointed to Robbie. When the gun sound she let out a squeal of alarm. She had heard guns go off in the past but nothing sounded like that. It was enough for the plants to suddenly grow huge blocking the exit and pushing the man away from Klara. Klara covered her ears as the plants moved to protect her and the other civilians. The foye had just become a jungle and the plants were not friendly to the robbers.

[stormshadow]

"Iron Patriot we have a couple situations brewing a group of sentinels have just popped up heading towards Manhattan. We identified the Purifiers have begun attacking the mutant district. We have alerted S.H.I.E.L.D. and other proper channels perhaps you should come back in. This just in ESU is on a possible threat, we have not made any proof of credible intel yet. A large protest has started outside the Daily Bugle. Rumors on chat rooms and threats, a Purge is coming."
"Four men and one outside. I alerted law enforcement and the news crews. I need to deescalate this situation first. Any news on new recruits? Put out a word I'm looking for Bullseye, Moonstone, Aries at the moment."

Iron Patriot approaches from the sky the news and law enforcement begin to show up. He hovers waiting for conformation. "Sir, we have a problem someone inside is jamming communications into the bank. A possible six actor in this. If you go in, you will be blind as far as conventual communication. Your slipping in the polls sir should we tell the world who you are?"

"Hehehe...Oh spare me the pleasantries is it safe for me to go in or not?
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Robber #1 holds a gun to the bank teller's head. She is visibly shaking." Now, open the safe or you will be attending Karrie's funeral. That's better." Robber #2 number two makes his way into the safe and starts unloading safe deposit boxes and any of value he can find. Robber #3 yells," Looks like we got company spread out." Robber #4 focus on the group of hostages. The driver who just came in begins to panic." Oh, Shit this looks bad, how we are getting out of this." Robber #1 tosses the driver a handgun. That was when all kinds of weird stuff began happening a man with a racecar jumper and a flaming skull. And almost immediately after plants everywhere the robbers begin firing at the man and the plants pushing the one woman to the ground.

[Zeronone]

Ghost Rider turned his head hearing a familiar voice, his smoldering eyes landing on a familiar girl, a rush of worry hit him, and he turned to move towards her. That was when nature took its course, and an explosion of plants filled the bank. Thick plants covered the civilians and the Klara. The entrance to the bank was now completely blocked off by thick thorny plants. If the Rider could smile, he would, Klara had so much power and potential, she just needed to work on it. He turned as bullets flew at him, he walked through the bullet storm, keeping himself in front of the people.

A thick black chain fell to the floor, attached to his right arm, it glowed orange, the body of the chain had curved spikes on it and the end of it was a sharp kunai like blade, the blade glowing red. He whipped his arm around, sending it at the driver who ran in, aiming for his legs. His left hand raised, pointing to Robber #4. His palm glowed and a roaring inferno flew towards the man, aiming to engulf him. The flame was made of hellfire, there would be nothing left if it enveloped him.

[Gummy]

As soon as the guns started Klara covered her ears and closed her eyes and let out a scream. The plants kept up a barrier and she felt one go to impale one of the gunmen as the plants turned vicious. She heard the noise of the plants snapping from some of the stray bullets but it didn't stop her. She opened her eyes and placed her hands down on the floor where plants crept around her fingers. She was scared and the plants acted out because of it. They even tried to go for Ghost Rider and ensnare anyone left on their feet.

"No... not him."

She said as a vine tried to whip at Ghost Rider then lashed out at the robbers. By now the plants had grown so fast that they were pushed against the front door. They were trying to grab at the things which hurt them and pull at anything that could be dangerous. They left a space for all who were on the floor and Klara looked over at them with fear on her face. The preteen was definitely not enjoying modern technology!

[stormshadow]

Iron Patriot gets visual as the Ghost Rider sets robber #4 on fire. The rest seem contained. At the moment still trying to figure out the source of the plants." We identified the source of the interference it is one of the so-called hostages. We are sending you a picture of her now. Careful she has something attached looks like possible explosive-vest under her shirt."

"Isn't this a bit of a problem. Threat assessed. I'm going in."


Inside the bank.

A redhead lady quickly pulls a gun out of her purse and holds it to her own head and speaks. "Ok, everyone back off. Oh my god, I'm not even supposed to be here, but John is making me do this. You are not supposed to be here either. My boyfriend, he found something and now nothing else is important to him including me. Back off don't you hear me. If you rush me, we all go!!How is that for a shity day, first my boyfriend hits me... now I'm over all of this."

Iron Patriot comes in the back exit door after knocking it off its hinges. He points his hand blaster at the red head, he can shoot her arm off if needed to. Situation is a bit out of hand. "Everybody calm down. Lady, you need to put the gun down and come with me."

[Zeronone]

The Rider incinerated the Robber, leaving nothing but ash. His kunai chain slashed through the legs of the driver, taking both of them. Instead of blood, the ends of his knees were charred as they were cauterized from the heat. The man screamed as he fell onto his back, hands clutching at his legs. The rider turned his head, gazing at the woman. He looked over, seeing Klara being protected and fighting at the same time. The plants were on a full rampage right now, fighting to protect the girl with everything they had. His mind shifted back to that alley, that thug. He remembered the brambles forming around her before he intervened. He was realizing that had he not shown up, the plants may have killed the man anyway. Klara really was powerful, she just needed confidence.

As the red headed woman pulled a gun, his head snapped in her direction, black smoke wisped from his skeletal mouth. His knees bending slightly as he prepared to charge her, he was confident he could get to her and snap her neck before she got a single shot off. That was when the back of the bank exploded inward, a metal man walked in and raised a hand, aiming at the woman. The Rider shifted his gaze, feeling the auras in the room, his hand came up, aiming at the iron patriot and the woman.

He stared at them before turning his gaze to Klara, the kid needed to get out for him to do what he needed to do. He walked towards her, the heat coming off pushing the plants away until he got to her bramble defenses. He bent down, going from the Rider back to Robbie. Keeping his back to the Metal man.

"Wow Klara, you really did amazing here. But, I think it is time for you and these people to leave. Can you open a path for the people and protect them while they and you get out?"

[Gummy]

As the woman spoke Klara had a flashback to what seemed only a few weeks ago. The woman mentioning her boyfriend hitting her made her go within herself. Tears flowed down her cheek as she was crouched on the floor with the plants wrapped around her. The protective barrier of plant parted for Robbie but also covered her even more. They pushed the other hostages away from her as her tears hit the floor. As Robbie spoke the area where Klara was got smaller. His words sounded in her ears and she slowly nodded but her shoulders juddered as she tried to fight the image of her husband on that last day.

A path opened for the hostages but grew denser towards the woman and the iron person. Her voice was painfully quiet.

"He... he hit her... me. I ... I can't move... he kept hitting me! I left him.... I'm going to hell because I left him... I'm his wife.... I obey.... I always obeyed!"

Her tears came faster onto the floor, her breathing was fast.

[stormshadow]

Iron Patriot
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"Please... Pull all non-essential civilians away from the building create a perimeter."

The Lady looks over to what was a friend of hers. "You killed Jacob you murder and I'm the bad person here. I have enough on me to level this whole corner of the block don't tempt me Iron man. Get back or I'll set it off now!! Get that demon away now!!"

The lady is somewhat freaking out. "You know what it is like to love someone only to have them betray you and hit you, tell you that you are not good enough. I've worked two jobs 60 hours a week shortly after my two-year-old was born. I'm going to die today because John found a weapon, I can't believe this." The timer on her vest starts a 5-minute countdown.

" There is only two ways out of this. You surrender now and we can take you into custody, you can still get to see your child. Or the alternative and that is not what we need today."

He begins waiting and stalling but the choice will have to be soon. Suit messages him" Iron Patriot, we have a bigtime situation in Manhattan near the mutant population. Sentinels and Purifiers have taken prisons and begin killing people. We have two S.h.i.e.l.d. Helicarrier's and a few others in route."

[Zeronone]

Robbie ignored what was going on in the background as he bit his lip and pushed through the brambles and plants protecting Klara, his arms going around her as he forced himself to ignore the defenses of the scared girl. Pulling her against his chest. Whispering so the others wouldn't hear. "Klara, it's okay. Those days are over and you are not a wife anymore, you are a free person and you aren't going to hell. Trust me, if you were hell bound the Rider would have already sent you there. You are safe, you are okay."

He pulled back, looking at her tear-stained eyes and smiled. "You are okay, I promise. But you need to get out of here, I can't fight fully with you here, the Rider wants to protect you as much as I do, because you are an innocent soul. No hell for you, now, please go."

He turned, seeing the red head woman hit something and a timer started, he cursed and stood up. Walking out Robbie vanished, replaced by the Rider once more. His piercing gaze on the woman and the man in the shiny red armor.

[Gummy]

Klara allowed herself to be picked up and hugged, at that moment she really needed it. The plants supported her but she still couldn’t look at Robbie. The tears blurred her vision but she didn’t need to see to get out of there. The plants helped push her along as she nodded to Robbie.

“Find me.”

Her voice was small. She had been so happy until the woman said the few words that chilled her to the core. The words Robbie said helped a little but she was struggling to accept them. She looked at the woman who had shaken her world. The plants shifted so she looked straight at the woman and spoke a little louder.

“A bully hurts you physically or mentally. Don’t stay with him. Stay with your kids and get them as far away from the bully as possible. Let them help you. I forgive you.”

She then turned and walked away out into the fresh air, the plants behind her became denser but created a pocket where the three inside could carry on talking. Outside, Klara followed the others at a slower pace. She tried to slip down an alley to get somewhere that she could just curl up and cry in. She didn’t want to answer to anyone here about the plants. She also didn’t want to go home.

[stormshadow]

Iron Patriot
]

"I am Iron Patriot, Time to decide lady lives are at stake. Ghost rider are you friend or foe. I do not have time to battle at the moment. We have four minutes to stop this she can level the whole block, not enough time to evacuate everyone."

Iron Patriot looks at possible scenarios the time is not giving him many options. He looks at ghost Rider although he could set off the problem at hand, he could be of some use. He gestures for Ghost Rider to make his way behind the woman. He keeps his hands in a non-threating manner gesturing for her to drop the gun.

{"Sir we have eight Skrulls moving inside the Daily bugle. There is a possibility of more Skrulls in the area."} Norman responds, {" I have a situation that is out of hand need to take care of first. Keep me updated."}

The Lady responds, " I didn't start this thing and I can't remove it. Get back Demon!! You what are you doing? My daughter needs to be taken care of before I surrender promise me, she will get an education and be taken care of. OH no, I'm going to die!!"

[Zeronone]

The Rider turned his flaming head, gazing at Norman and raised a skeletal hand, pointing it at the man in the armor. Black smoke poured from his mouth and his fiery gaze stared through the armor, into Osborn, and into his very soul. His voice was like charcoal scraping across jagged obsidian. "See you soon."

He turned his gaze back to the woman, his gaze moving down to the vest and the counter. He didn't care about the gun; it might as well have been a chicken leg for all the threat it meant to him. His hand turned, offering his palm for the weapon. "She wants to save you, give."

He turned his head, listening for the other robbers should they decide to come this way. The doors were blocked by the massive shrubbery of thorns and briars with a army of cops outside and probably surrounding the building. In the main room was an armored man and a flaming skull guy. The options were limiting and Robbie was thinking how he would get out of this. If he had to make an improvised plan, he would need a big distraction.

The Rider hissed and turned, walking quickly towards the vault. "Get her away, they may plan to blow her remotely to escape."

[Gummy]

When Klara got outside there were so many people there. It scared her seeing all the police and she wanted to go back inside. They were encouraging her to go towards them but she didn't want to... she really didn't want to go so she stopped where she was and turned back rubbing the tears out from her eyes. She didn't need to do anything apart from say.

"Save her."

Vines started going towards the woman from all directions slow at first but then faster. The foliage cleared a little and Klara thought for a moment at how she had seen guns used. If the trigger was blocked then there was no way it could be squeezed. Then she remembered seeing one of the dramas she had watched about a bomb scare. Then a documentry... The vines tried to get in between the trigger and where it would be squeezed. Others worked inside the vest gradually going deeper. That was when a police officer got in front of her and gently encouraged her back to where the other people had been taken. She was escorted further away and knew the plants were doing the best they could. Some robbers were hopefully pinned by the plants. She sniffed and tried to break free of the officer but they had a tight grip on her shoulder. The plants had obscured all view again and Klara was left wondering what to do.

A person was trying to ask her questions but she wasn't listening to them. She just wanted to go.