The Dark Reign begins. (open)

[stormshadow]

Norman was amazed with the plant girl who might as well just saved the lady by blocking the trigger. The woman moved from the gun stuck in the air."This is your last chance, good decision. Great job girl. Now don't move while I figure out how to block this signal. Don't arrest them they are heroes. I'll speak to the mayor about getting them medals. Ghost rider, I need to talk to you after this you can bring the young one also if you want. There has to be a way to block the signal only a few minutes left everyone not involved start to evacuate now this is an order."

("Sir we can't find the source causing this they might be in the area. Things are escalating all over the city should we contact the Avengers? Any luck on getting hold of Tony?") Norman seems flustered. He considers the last response and begins to calculate additional scenarios to prevent this.("Feel free to give me some advice at the moment not used to handling hostages' situations... Hahaha!! We can get some possible recruits out of this. I don't think they want to be arrested the Ghost Rider guy murdered at least one.")

[Zeronone]

the Rider continued walking, ignoring the armored guy as he headed down the stairs towards the vault he stopped and picked up one of the automatic guns. If a skeleton could smile, it would have. As he walked, the machine gun went a Ghost Rider change. It became black and cracked, metal chains curled around it like serpents, black smoke leaked from the muzzle and the clip turned a bright orange. Ghost Rider stepped around the curve in the hall, he could see the vault ahead and the men robbing it. His boots clicked on the tiled ground alerting them to his presence, he lifted the gun, placing the stock to his shoulder. A flaming head skeleton now gazed through empty eye sockets while holding a fully automated hell version machine gun. Oh yes, if skeletons could smile, he would be.

There was a click and the trigger pulled, a flaming bullet broke the sound barrier, moving much faster than an average bullet as if propelled by the flames of hell itself. The bullet seemed to shift, twisting and turning slightly as it aimed to hit one of the robbers behind the vault door, moving as if it had a mind of its own.

[Gummy]

The chaos was just too confusing for her. She tried to slip away but someone else stepped in her path. She looked up to the person in a suit and turned and ran in the opposite direction. She didn't care if they were friend or foe. Suits meant danger and right now she needed to get out of there. Several roots punctured through the ground behind her making it difficult ground for any following her. Soon it was all too much and she couldn't control it any more. She ducked and weaved through the people who were all just trying to get away from the bank. She was trying to get further away and she knew where she could lose them. She just needed to get to Central Park or any other place... A FLOREST! She spotted further down the road and made a bee line for it. She didn't know if the people were still following her just that she needed to get away. Overhead the trees grew leaves and shed them trying to hide her movements and slow anyone who tried to follow. They were doing it all over the street now trying any way to protect Klara.

*Klara is now out unless stopped*

[stormshadow]

{"Sir, we have a SHIELD Heli carrier under attack being Hijacked. It is coming towards New York city at a fast rate. Shall we shoot it down to prevent mass causalities. Reports indicate that multiple supervillains, including Kraven, are at large after a breakout also Valerie Cooper has disappeared again. Some have already fled the Heli carrier. Skrull signatures have been detected converging on your position. The Secret Service may be unable to ensure your safety in the field, as it's believed your identity has been compromised." Norman is getting bombarded with everything from safety of the nation especially New York at the moment. He pauses for a second. ("Unfortunately, going to take drastic measures. Just intercepted an outgoing message. It says trap is set.") Norman looks up and grabs the woman shooting some of the roof out." Sir Skrulls are on the move towards your area we are picking up at least nine weak signals it is a trap. Get out of there."}

"Hahaha, so much for the easy way. This is crazy, hold on lady, we're going for a ride. Rider, we have incoming Skrulls, be on the lookout. Where did your friend go? I'll be right back." Iron Patriot flies high into the air.

Several approaching Skrulls utilized Hypno-Glow to penetrate the minds of the police, compelling them to follow commands. Consequently, over thirty officers were under their control, with two cops dispatched on motorcycles to capture a young girl alive. Meanwhile, three Skrulls advanced on the bank: one armed with a plasma rifle and a Nerve Beam to subdue targets like the Thing, the second wielding an energy shield and staff, and the third equipped with a freeze ray. All were enhanced with power gauntlets that boosted their strength and speed, and allowed them to fire energy blasts.

[Zeronone]

The Rider stopped walking, turning its head towards the armored being who took the woman. Skrulls? That sounded fun! He turned back towards the entrance and walked towards it, as he got closer, he felt the presence of Sin, of evil. The plants that had protected the people now burned away as he walked through them and outside, his empty gaze looking around before landing on the Skrulls. Black smoke poured from his mouth, ignoring the humans all together. He stepped down, leaving a flaming footprint that melted the concrete as he walked towards the Skrulls.

Black chains slid out of the arms of his suit, they were as black as pitch, spikes lined the body of them, and the tips glowed a bright orange showing they were indeed super-hot. He looked between the Skrulls, his voice coming out like jagged obsidian.

"I sense evil in you all, come to me. Time for your penance!"

[Gummy]

Through the gathering crowd of onlookers at the barriers Klara ran. The florist wasn't far away and she was desparate to get there. Soon she heard the two sirens and motorbikes gaining on her. She didn't look back and soon started to panic even more as she reached out for help. The florist soon burst alive. The cut roses suddenly growing out of control producing thick thorns and reaching over Klara and towards the bikers. She knew they only had a little life in them but the planted house plants also gained strength as Klara jumped over a fast growing Agava which tried to block the way. Klara ducked into the florist and she looked at the owner with fear on her face. The owner looked at her then looked at the plants which now tried to block the way.

"Please? Help?"

The window now blocked and the doorway guarded by several now large cactus and Marginata Tarzana cracked their pots whilst intertwining. While the trailing plants spread to interlock. It was the small rose bush that grew vicious as thorns grew thicker and it too intertwined with the rest.

"What the?"

Was all the owner could say.

Klara ran and hid behind the counter covering her ears over and proceeding to cry.

[stormshadow]

The two cops dispatched on motorcycles were looking for the girl. On a megaphone "Please come out with your hands up we are not going to hurt you. Come out slowly we are not going to shoot. Ouch... damn thorns where did they come from." The two cops moved in closer to the building they think the girl went in. Just then one of the cops shot into the store. "Enough fun and games come out now are we are coming in."

Back inside the bank. #1 Skrull armed with a plasma rifle and a Nerve Beam stepped back looking for Iron Patriot. #2 Skrull begin to move in quickly on Ghost Rider."Who are you, Demon? We will put you down. You can't escape us we are everywhere." #2 wielding an energy shield and staff begin to go attack Ghost rider with a side-to-side swing coming left to right followed up with a swing towards Ghost Riders head.

Norman was entering high into the air where the woman passed out from the lack of oxygen. He went far enough to be out of range of the transmitter. He managed to break her free and drop her while he swung the vest off to the right side as far as he could. A loud explosion could be heard all around even along the ground it was very loud. Iron Patriot losses control for a second then went after the woman who was falling fast. At this moment he realized he has to save her mainly for press even know he really didn't care about the lady.   "No... the blast knocked out my system. System reboot now!!! System reboot!!! Hold on Lady, my suit just needs to get back on rebooting. Come on start back up!!! " Iron Patriot takes off at top speed while already falling and barely catches the lady before she hits the ground rolling to a stop. As he gets up, he gets hit in the back with a large blast from behind by #3 Skrull and is sent flying into a clothing shop.

[Zeronone]

As the Skrull rushed him, the Rider stumbled as the blow struck him, sending him stumbling back. The blows landing, after the barrage, the Rider turned his head back, staring at the Skrull with the energy staff. He looked among the Skrulls inside the bank, his hand raising, and a sheet of hell fire roared across the bank towards Skrull #1 with the plasma rifle, aiming to incinerate the Skrull the same as he did the bank robber earlier, consuming his soul.

His left hand lifted, holding the pistol the getaway driver had wielded, the gun shifted as black smoke began to pour off it, small chains slithering their way around the weapon, the interior of the barrel glowed orange. The Rider fired the gun, the sound echoing was more like the screams of the damned. The bullet that came out wasn't just metal, it was coated in the same hellfire that the Rider had sent at the other skrull, the impact a thousand times stronger than a normal bullet now coated in the demonic flames of hell.

[Gummy]

Klara quivered as the voices outside were heard. Then the shot fired and she squealed. The florist ducked into the back room and Klara panicked! Screwing her eyes up she spoke quietly.

"Protect me!"

That was when the roses really took root and dug deep into the ground. The roses grew a protective barrier thicker and very defensive. If any approached where a weak spot was the branches would grow thicker thorns trying to impale any who tried to approach. Also the trees that grew on the curb grew down and tried to pick up the unsuspecting police officers into the air entangling them within their grasp.

The explosion sounded overhead and she just wanted to get out of there. Klara knew she needed to move and hoped there was a back exit to the building. So she followed the florist into the back to try and slip away there. The florist was now filled with strong healthy plants and now all she needed was.... vines! She saw a string of ivy in the back room set for a wedding bouquet and she grabbed it quickly as she ran for the now open back door.

[stormshadow]

Norman was blindsided but the woman seemed ok for the moment not moving vital signs dropping. He gets his barring's and proceeds to free himself from the heavy Debree. He pushes what he can to free himself.
"What the...You shouldn't have done that Skrull.Do you know who you are messing with." Iron Patriot pushes off the rubble and shoots back a pulsar ray sending the #3 Skrull flying back into a wall. He looks for the woman who was badly injured in the blast. He moves over to see if he can help.

{"Sir we have more Skrulls moving and soon will be inside the bank. Two of which will be breaching the front door soon. There is a possibility of more Skrulls in the area. Your position is severely compromised you will be outnumbered, and our resources are stretched all over."}

( "Hehehe why do I even bother; I did all that for nothing. Why try to save these people it is a waste of time!!" )

Shrull #1 caught fire as his left side of his body started, he managed to avoid most of it, he screamed," NOOOOOOO!!!" he rolled to the side shooting at least 8 shots of plasma at the Rider. He started to heal but not that quick he was still in pain. Skrull #2 was not so lucky as the hellfire bullet went right over his shield into his skull exploding his head as dark green Skrull blood covered a ten-foot area.

Meanwhile nearby two mind-controlled cops set fire to the building where Klara was. The fire quickly spread because of an accelerant. "Come out now girl!! they want you alive be a shame if you died." One of the cops begin shooting inside through the front window hitting an innocent bystander inside in the right leg. "Now do you really want us to get ruff with you."

[Zeronone]

The rider flew back as the Plasma blasts slammed into him, the first two knocking him down and the other six going over him as he was already on the ground. He stood back up looking none the worse for wear, legs bending he leaped into the air and came down hard beside the flaming Skrull, eyes of pitiless black staring into the very soul of the Skrull. His skeleton hand reached down, hell fire coating it as he made to grab the Skrull and set his head ablaze, burning not just flesh but his very essence.

A young boy sat in front of the tv beside his mother, watching the bank robbery live. He leaned forward watching as something familiar happened, the entire front door exploding with plants. A cold fist gripped his heart as he prayed it wasn't who he thought it was. Sadly, his fears were confirmed when people exited, and among them was a girl in her familiar red. Kei was off the couch and bolting for the door, his mother's voice calling him to come back but he was already out of the apartment. A flash of light and he leaped off the balcony onto the back of a great Roc. The massive bird the size of a Sherman tank took to the skies. The news had reported what bank and Kei was flying towards it on a feather version of a fighter jet.

The bird banked as an armored man shot up, Kei gripping the feathers and held on as they barely avoided who Kei thought was Ironman. But he didn't have time for that now, Majesties eyes flickered, its excellent eyesight catching the girl running from two people on bikes. With a scream of fury, it shot towards them, wings flapping and sending gusts of wind outward, creating its own super thermals. They arrived just as the shooting started, Kei flicked his notebook open and picked something at random, the image glowed and from below, coming out of a sickly green portal was a massive snake, two hundred feet long, its body coated in thick green scales, a frill of spikes on its head, and jutting spikes along its body.

It let out a savage ancient hissing noise and opened its mouth, revealing a long forked tongue and rows of sharp jagged teethe, green mist seemed to seep from its mouth, the smell of ancient poison. It moved towards the cops with blinding speed, giving them just enough time to notice the monstrosity that was now upon them.

[Gummy]

Klara heard the flames and the gunshot and the scream of the lady and paused where she was. She didn't want to go out now.... She headed back into the florist and got the person's attention. She spoke in hushed tones.

"Quick! Out the back! Can you walk?"

More and more brier shot towards the policemen this time they were acting viciously trying at their best to shove thorns into them. She tried to help the person get out of the building.

"Get water."

Luckily for them the flames caught but were soon out as water mains burst as roots sought water. She didn't mean to cause this amount of damage and now she was breaking down. Scared and just wanting to hide. She crumpled in the back of the shop as layers upon layers of rose branched tried to protect her. They even tried to attack Kei and his creatures. Anyone passing by were seemed to be a threat to Klara in that moment. Klara held the ivy in her hand and it too started to seek out what she needed. It grew and started to climb over the inside of the shop. It clung tight and moved further sliding out of the back and making a path to climb up Klara looked at the floor as the Ivy started to carry her out and up. The roses following her to protect her as best it could. Klara's breathing was fast as she listened. Then she suddenly looked up as she was heading above the florist.

"Kei!"

She looked around trying to catch a glimpse but it was hard through all the foliage. The mix of Ivy and roses dropped her on the roof and protected her.

[stormshadow]

"Come on you are no match for me Hahaha..."
Iron Patriot radar picks up drones moving past them and heading for Mutant town. Two Skrull like small fighter ships in route coming from the north.("I picked the wrong day to quit drinking. Dispatch the Reserves to different areas of New York this is an attack on the people of the United States. We will not negotiate with terrorist.")  Iron patriot is picking up something large on Radar coming right at him.


The Skrull#1 came at the Ghost Rider after he was grabbed trying to stab him multiple times with a plasma dagger. "Take this you Demon why won't you just die." at that point he knew he was screwed. his fear was at an all-time high. "Please don't kill me." Skrull#2 body was destroyed and the little bit that was left scattered nearby. Two more Skrulls were breaching the door nearby. An audible demonic laugh sounded like pleasure could be heard very loud even Norman picked it up as a giant bird size of a tank flew by him.

The two cops began running in fear as a giant snake like monster came up on them nearly moving out of the way as it just missed eating them. They tried to duck in an alleyway nearby big mistake. "What in the hell was that, Ron?" The green mist and loud hissing could be heard and seen as the cops hid from the giant monster. "What the hell. We need back up now send in everyone you can!!"

[Zeronone]

the rider wasted no time as he drove the Skrull's head into the concrete several times. The plasma blade sticking into the front of his suit but seeming to hit no resistance. As the Skrull burned away, Ghost Rider stood up and turned to the other two Skrull's breaching the door. He walked towards them, flaming footsteps burning with each step, a flaming chain slid out of his arm, wrapping the forearm before hitting the ground with a loud hiss. Pitiless black holes gazed at the two Skrull's, his hand raising to point at them.

"No escape from me, come, face your penance!" His voice hissed like the depths of crackling flames. The cops and their guns ignored.

The giant snake tilted its head as the two men ran into the alleyway, it moved to block the entrance. It's ancient yellow eyes staring at the two men in the small, cramped space, mouth opening as green mist slowly poured out and towards them. Lucky, they had the other end of the alley to escape through. The snake didn't seem intent on chasing them, just making them run away.

Above in the sky, Majesty caught movement and turned its giant head towards the roof. The great Roc letting out a piercing scream as it suddenly dived. Kei yelping as he grabbed onto the feathers of his bird. Majesty dropped like a giant feathery missile, it didn't bother landing, a huge talon ripping through the roses and thorns and grabbing Klara around the waist like a hawk grabbing a mouse. In one swoop it went low and then took to the sky, flying away from the carnage behind them.

As Kei flew away, the giant snake turned its head towards them. With a hiss, it turned and slithered back into the green portal it emerged from, the portal closing as if it was never there. The only evidence was the cracked road from its size and weight, and parts of cars melted by the intense poison of its breath.

[Gummy]

Klara stayed protected in her bubble of foliage but as Kei came closer she looked a little alarmed but said quietly.

"Open and rest."

The plants that were around her moved to let her be grabbed and then went dormant. They now just acted as normal plants.

As Majesty approached she looked a little alarmed but welcomed the gentle hold the giant bird did. She curled up and allowed all the emotions to escape her as she just shook and cried in the hold. She was safe and that was the main thing. The days event were enough to make her want to stay at home again and NEVER leave! The TV was friendly, there were games and programs and she could just stay there looking after the garden. She didn't want this life, she just wanted to be at ease. What had she done to get police follow her? Why were they after her? It didn't make sense apart from that they would deport her and she was a legal citizen just one that was over 100 years old in a pre-teen body!