Zero of the Black Knights, Part 1
WHO: Lelouch Lamperouge (as Zero), Near (as the SPK), Rock Lee (as zany as ever), Sinclair St. James (as Several Tanks), Clark Kent (as Superman), and starring Vincent Volaju (as The Beaver)
WHERE: London, a Mundane Plane
WHAT: A terrorist attack by mysterious perpetrators begins with the dramatic detonation of explosives in the Bank of London! For your complete enjoyment, a great deal of radio chatter is also included. Some of it is relevant.
WATCH FOR: Rock Lee saves the day when the hour is darkest! Mind games, more lies.
[Citizen's Band] Mello says, "Waste of time. They're easy enough to filter."
[Citizen's Band] Lelouch Lamperouge says, "You all live in a world of lies... The very system which now protects you houses those who take lives from the innocent."
[Citizen's Band] Lelouch Lamperouge says, "A waste of time? Hmmm. I would think not."
[Citizen's Band] Mustadio Bunanza says, "What system?"
[Citizen's Band] Lelouch Lamperouge transmits a explosion. "You are now witnessing a official strike against those who protect Britannia..."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "Eh, not my country."
[Citizen's Band] Mustadio Bunanza says, "Ah, shenanigans. Good luck!"
[Citizen's Band] Rock Lee says, "FIEND!"
[Citizen's Band] Mello | Someone in the background yells, "Ask them if they're French!"
[Citizen's Band] Superman says, "Not on my watch."
[Citizen's Band] Lelouch Lamperouge transmits the sound of Big Ben going off. "You are about to witness a glorious new world! A world that will be born by my hand alone." *click*
[Citizen's Band] Rock Lee says, "This shall not be borne....NOT WHILE ROCK LEE STILL LIVES!"
[Citizen's Band] Ben Tennyson says, "Dude! You have a watch too?!"
[Citizen's Band] Rock Lee says, "YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO~~~~"
[Citizen's Band] Through a distorted voice, Near smiles in a terribly frightening way, though it can't really be told over his transmission. "Something interesting is happening."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "...Mrrl... Very odd."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "I like this one. He's showing initiative."
[Citizen's Band] Roy Fokker says, "Well, kids. Looks like the truce is over. Who had 3 days in the betting pool, Sheep?"
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Commander Fokker is mistaken. We do not currently possess any evidence that this potential terrorist was party to any truce."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "I meant the peace and quiet of it all, Near."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Captain Literal over thee."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Yes, I am extremely literal at times because I value precision. It is how I handle cases."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Commander Fokker."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Candy Kid."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "...The list of my aliases has increased again?"
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Naw."
[Y-IPA SWAT] Rock Lee says, "Rock Lee is deploying! To protect the world from devastation!"
[Y-IPA SWAT] Rock Lee says, "ACHOOOOOOOOO"
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Jokes aside we will certainly catch out this terrible criminal, bring him to justice..."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "I just don't feel like calling you spooky. I'm packing."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "And ensure that he never sees the light of day again."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Riiiight."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "For what, Grand Theft Alarm Clock?"
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Man, you guys are strict."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Please take this a little seriously, Commander."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Ryuzaki, I am taking it seriously."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "Mrrl. All I can say to that is: Let the fun begin... Mrrrrl."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "If you think I mean the matter of the attack, don't misunderstand."
[Citizen's Band] Superman says, "Sir?"
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Look, you guys do your job and do it well. I'll just believe it when I see it."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "N is leader of the SPK, a special team of highly skilled individuals selected by the American President, who is an important world power in his plane of origin."
[Citizen's Band] Superman says, "I have to tell you, as a professional. The whole 'cat noises plus sounding sleepy' really isn't as intimidating as you seem to want it to be. You might want to try something a little, I don't know, deeper?"
[Fac-IPA] Detective Naomi Armitage says, "Which case are you currently working on?"
[Citizen's Band] General Sinclair St. James laughs.
[Citizen's Band] Kazuma Torisuma says, "I dunno, he sounds pretty deep. A bit more reverb, I think."
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "I'd go with something in a low rasp."
[Citizen's Band] Roy Fokker says, "Can we sic Bob Barker on him?"
[Citizen's Band] Superman says, "I'm suprised you aren't out here, Kazuma. Isn't anarchy your bag?"
Did the Bank of London just explode? A large black cloud bellows out of the bank as gunfire starts to go off. The scene is utter chaos as the people are either dressed in black with machine guns, bank employees running for cover or people trying to gather the flaming money which flies out of the building as if the vault was the initial strike zone. Zero walks into the bank, followed by several of his more competant bodyguards. Is he heading for the top floor? Who knows but he definately went into the smoke cloud which some are running from and many more are running to. Big Ben chimes magnificently in the background.
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "Now why did you think I wanted to be intimidating?" The cat gives a laugh, "I'm nothing but a talking cat, afterall. The only ones who should be intimidated are the mice."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "No, Mister Ryuzaki. Please do not attempt to defend me. I am not a likeable person and am more interested in allowing my record to speak for itself."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Presently, the topic of discussion is the mysterious transmission just now on Citizen's Band, an attack on London. Having matched the sound of Big Ben as heard on the frequency, without a doubt it is happening in that area. The only question that remains is which London."
[Citizen's Band] Kazuma Torisuma says, "Chaos, anarchy, that sort of thing. But I've got something else to take care of right now."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Commander Fokker is an expert in aerial and spatial combat and therefore this situation is likely outside his purview, as a non- or para-military attack. I have already traced the detonation."
[Fac-IPA] Ann Ledoll says, "Hm. Can you play the sound back?"
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L may or may not have totally disregarded Near.
[Fac-IPA] Superman says, "Sector M-72-D. Their Big Ben sticks a little."
[Citizen's Band] Kazuma Torisuma says, "...y'know. Wierd stuff. Keep an eye out."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "The terrorist, or criminal who is playing a terrorist, has rigged the Bank of London with explosives and detonated it, quite possibly resulting in major civilian casualties."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Thank you. Please take care of it, Superman."
[Citizen's Band] Superman audible scowl. "I will. I promise."
[Citizen's Band] Kazuma Torisuma says, "With teeth."
[Citizen's Band] Kazuma Torisuma says, "Lots of teeth."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "Just who arrre you supposed to be, anyway, oh advisorrrr?"
Lelouch Lamperouge switches armor modes to Terrorists.
[Citizen's Band] Superman says, "I'm Superman. Hi! Sorry if I'm a little short, got to put out a fire."
[Fac-IPA] Detective Naomi Armitage says, "Thank you."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Right right, turning off the radio and putting it in my pocket. Vacation."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "I believe the /short/ explanation for Superman is 'he can punch out God.'"
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Yes, whichever agents are available and equipped to handle this job, please deploy on the presumption that the enemy is significantly armed and present. Our first priority is to limit casualties, find any survivors who may or may not be injured, and get them to safety. Our second priority is to apprehend any criminal agents in the location. Our third priority is to obtain information on the criminal or criminals responsible."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "Superrrman? What kind of a name is that?"
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Trust me, you don't argue with the guy who can punch out God over his name."
[Citizen's Band] Ben Tennyson says, "Sounds /awesome/."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "My agents will adopt the third priority on the basis that the majority of agents available here will be more effective at the first and second priorities, unless there are any objections. In this way you will be free to focus on the more important matters at hand."
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "What's your name, kitty?"
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "Mrrl. Which God? Appearantly there are hundrrreds." The cat then gives a little purr, "My name is Kerrig. But you may call me 'Kerri', if you wish. Most humans do."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh is intrigued now. "He can punch out a god?"
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "The answer is 'yes.'"
You switch armor modes to Professionals.
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "It's not THAT big a deal. And Kerrig, huh?"
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "Correct."
London is under attack by evil no-good terrorists! Clearly, this is a job for...
NINJAS!
Or, more specifically, one ninja. And when the call goes out for a hero, no ninja is more swift to respond than the Hidden Leaf's proud azure beast, ROCK LEE. His bowlcut (which fits in, oddly) whips in the wind as Lee rides toward the scene of the explosion, standing atop two doubledecker buses driving side by side, one foot planted on each, his arms folded over his chest.
"Oi, mate, you sure da queen said you could do dis?" one of the driver asks.
"YES!" Lee booms, clenching his right fist. "Or, at least, she would have were we important enough to bother her, which we are no...why are you driving on the wrong side of the road?"
"....$#*&ing tourists."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "It is for me. Finally, someone worthy of the King of Heroes."
[Citizen's Band] Shyloh Castaga, quietly. "You sound... tainted."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "Me?"
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "...you plan to take on Superman, buddy?"
[Citizen's Band] Shyloh Castaga says, "No... the other one."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "-huh, me?"
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "Who, me?"
[Citizen's Band] Shyloh Castaga says, "The cat."
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "Well, they say they're clean animals, but they use their mouth for it all, so I always thought that was a crock."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Roast a treat, cats do."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "...Tainted?" The cat gives a little mew of amusement, "In the line of work I have recently vacated... perrrhaps I am, a little. But I assurrre you. I am simply a cat now. My goal is simple: To explorrre, to see, to look, to find out. The things cats do best."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Yeah. 'Simply a cat.'"
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Buddy, you /talk/."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "Its not quite a plan yet, but I do plan on meeting him in the future."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "And how do you know all Cats can't?"
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "Gauge his worthiness."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh sigh.
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "'cause I've killed enough cats without hearing any beg for mercy."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "All cats who can talk, say something other than meow."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near sounds bored; dice can be heard rolling. "...I hate that damn 'cat.'"
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "If you like? ...Now, what was that phrase I heard? Ah, yes." The cat clears his throat, and takes on a rather bad american accent, "Meow, B****."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "One."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Anyway, the /other/ argument in my favor is 'you not only talk, you go on for ages and ages without saying anything important like some @#$@ing nerd.'"
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Which makes you not normal, too."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "...Not suspicious at all."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "Do I hear two?"
"Look, up in the sky!"
"Cor blimey, it's Prince Charles's ghost, come to wreak its bloody revenge!"
"The Prince of Whales isn't dead, you idjit! It's obviously a Scottish conspiracy to blot out the sun!"
"You're both insane! It's that American, the one with the dreadfully tight pants. What's his name, again...?"
"Superman." The Man of Steel sighs, a little, depositing the members of the Upper Class Gits Society onto the saftey of a nearby rooftop, before twisting back down to the scene of the crime. "IPA, N's already given you all a plan of attack! Go for it! Remember, civilian lives are our priority here-no one should have to suffer just to further someone's political cause."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor siiiighs, "Obviously you'rrre rrratherrr boring... I am a Cat. A magical talking cat, but a cat. And as people who witnessed the fighting with the Space Monsters where I participated can attest... I have /ways/ of defending myself."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "That's great."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "You still talk a lot without actually saying anything."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Which, to be fair, makes you no different than four fifths of the idiots in the multiverse."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "There's a quick learner."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Now that we've established that the cat is boring and an idiot, anyone have anything /interesting/ to say? Or at least vaguely entertaining?"
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "What arrre you talking about anyway, the one counting and discussing learning? ...As forrr you, oh mighty killer of Cats, I'd say something more but I've decided to do the verbal equivelent of sticking my butt in your face. And I'm only borrring to someone as thick headed as you..."
From a Gate away, a black clad man, almost like the gunmen had his attention grabbed by the assault of another. But much different. His head is easily visible, his hair is a mess, and he wears something vastly different. The man didn't mind seeing it, a small smile spreading across his face. But there was no rush.
In time, he was within the Gate of a particular London. His gait was not hurried, and his attention was drawn towards the black cloud of smoke that comes from the first floor of the building. It's there that he heads towards. His coat flaps in the breeze, provided there is one, as the flaming money passes him by. More comes as he gets closer. But he doesn't have a gun, at first glance, and he doesn't seem to be really interested in the surroundings, slowly walking into the Bank with his hands in the pockets of his coat.
Letting others rush around him, and heading within, Vincent Volaju had wanted to see this.. and from the inside would be the best. The arrival of Superman does not phase him. It's a flying man, common in a dream. And so this scene is as well.
But the Revolution's attracted attention.. and it'd be horrible not to make use of it. There were so many who needed to wake up.
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "You did say something, though."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Y'know, cat, you could've said that much simpler and less of a #@%^ing /idiot/. Allow me to demonstrate."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak ahem.
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "@%@$ you."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "I see the mongrel cat has delusions of adequacy."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor mrrrls, "You people arrre so antagonistic. Its terrribly amusing. Are you that starrrved for conflict? ...Pity no one is about to abuse such a situation."
[Citizen's Band] Ferham purses lips and makes kitty come here sounds.
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "See? Much simpler an' less idiotic. Now, moving on."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor perks up, and purrs, "Hello there, Lady Ferham."
[Citizen's Band] Ferham says, "Hello there, Mr. Kitty."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "For a cat, you certainly have a high opinion of yourself. Then again, I knew of gods and goddesses who liked to hide themselves as common animals..."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "That's 'cause gods and goddesses are kinky mother@#%@ers."
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "It's true."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "... Putting it that way, yes..."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor laughs softly, "I have my rrreasons. Being a prrrivilaged old family rrretainer does that to you."
Men in black.
The IPA agent known as 'N' is not here. He'd get snapped in half very easily, and he doesn't have the heart for battle. He doesn't really have much of a heart at all, tell the truth. But he has dispatched four of his agents to the scene, all completely unidentifiable; they're all clad in molded black body armor, weighing them down but providing admirable defense against firearm and knife attacks - at least, more conventional firearm attacks. A Magnum could still do serious damage, and armor-piercing rounds could tear through them. They're only human. The body armor covers their entire bodies except for the head, which is instead covered by slightly armored helmets reminiscent of motorbike helmets - complete with shaded one-way visors covering the face entirely, opaque to the outside looking in. They each possess one notable modification: a tiny compact video camera molded into the side, hard to see, providing N with a live feed.
N is in contact via radio, speaking via distorted voice, bouncing across a number of transmitters to obscure his location, and the destination of his transmissions. "Yes, I see it now." Near's men - well, three men of varying builds and a woman - scatter, using the crowd to obscure themselves to those around for the time being. "I would almost want to say they are a decoy squadron if they were not heading back inside. No, there is still a thirty-four percent chance they are a decoy. Please keep an eye out for suspicious individuals as you proceed inside. Proceed on the assumption they are expecting to be followed and will open fire if you are noticed. The possibility you will be able to track them unnoticed is slim therefore please ready your weapons." The four agents of the SPK each move their hands to a holstered handgun.
The people are starting to rush toward the bank as soon as the first "Hey! it's raining money!" hits the air. The smoke doesn't seem to concern the people as they have bills to pay. Traffic begins to slow down as cars draw closer to the large group of people gathering outside the bank. Taxis stop a few blocks from the bank, leaving their clients very angry and the drivers eager to collect the bill. But what about the Terrorists? Well the strange thing is they don't seem to be doing much but standing guard outside the bank, ignoring the people with their guns ready to handle London's finest. The people going for the money? Not so much...Not the mysterious guy with black wavy hair either though some of them start to look nervious. British people were scary here. The team Near sent in seems to be obscured in the crowd which only grows at this point.
As for the roof party, they are greeted just as the first Terrorist team reaches the roof. "They're here?! Shit! Let's get them! GLORY TO NIPPON!!!" The revolutionaries in black start to open fire on the team Superman dropped.
Another thing to notice is a large mech which seems to be out of range for the time being...
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "To those agents present at the Bank of London incident, I would like to clarify my agents. I have dispatched four agents of the SPK to the site. They are wearing special regulation body armor and helmets to obscure their faces. Since they and a certain number of suspicious agents are both wearing primarily black please do not confuse the two in the haze of the fire or the heat of battle."
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "....huh?"
[Fac-IPA] Havelock Vetinari says, "He said not to hit his men."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Do not hurt the people wearing bike helmets, Mister Lee."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "They are allies."
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "I understand."
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Detective Suen, you must have your pet trained very well."
[Y-IPA SWAT] Joseph Suen long pause, then page ruffling, "Sir?"
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "It's nothing important, just..." A rustle. "This box wasn't here before."
Sinclair St. James switches armor modes to MST Squad.
[Y-IPA SWAT] Joseph Suen says, "Bo-... so THAT'S where it went off to. Good, I'm glad it got to you."
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Furthermore, it seems the twine holding it shut was frayed by something sharp. It's a little damp. And there's what appears to be a paw print on the icing from pressure placed on the lid of the box. -- Oh, this is for me?"
Lelouch Lamperouge critically strikes Superman with his Glory to Nippon! attack.
[Y-IPA SWAT] Joseph Suen says, "Yes sir. So Li did deliver it huh? Good good. I was afraid he'd leave it in the situation room and not your personal quarters sir."
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "You ... went out to get this for me, Detective?"
[Y-IPA SWAT] Joseph Suen says, "Yes sir. An apology for what Li did to you the other night. We disrupted your evening. You may share it with Hunter if you wish."
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "...Can I open it now?"
[Y-IPA SWAT] Joseph Suen pauses then sounds a little confused? "... It's your cake sir. You may do with it as you wish."
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Then I will enjoy it. Thank you, Detective."
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "...It's a little banged up. However, it's very delicious."
[Y-IPA SWAT] Joseph Suen eh hehs, "I apologize for that. Li is not... the most delicate of carriers."
The wall of cars means Bad Things for Rock Lee, whose current chariot requires long and empty stretched of road in order to work properly. "Thank you for your help, kind citizens!" Lee calls out as he ducks and leaps off the buses toward the rooftops. This is rather easy going for a ninja - even though the roofs are old and slanty, it's just a matter of hops, skips and jumps to get toward the bank, and Lee is soon across the street from the building, landing atop a roof in a crouch.
"Hmmm," he says, peering down at the forces below. "I was told not to attack the people in black who are also wearing bicycyle helmets," he says. "But since meeting Ryuzaki-san I have learned that things are not always what they seem....so in reality it could be that the bicycle helmets are DISGUISES for EVIL PEOPLE!" Lee starts. "Unless that is.....WHAT THEY WANT ME TO BELIEVE! UNLESS..."
Lee rapidly rubs his face, making pained noises. "No!" he says fiercely. "THere is only one way to be certain I have defeated the bad people....AND THAT IS TO ATTACK EVERYONE IN BLACK I SEE!"
Lee leaps off the building and dropkicks the nearest person he sees dressed in black. Unfortunately, he had a helmet on.
Rock Lee hits Near with his This Is All L's Fault jab.
You take 25 damage.
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near's transmission cuts on. It transmits silence.
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near transmits silence...
[Fac-IPA] Ann Ledoll listens closely.
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near rolls a pair of dice in the background.
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "I will not voluntarily agree to field my agents in the same situation as Mister Lee again until he undergoes a thorough training program and I am satisfied as to the results."
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "Ho Ho! You think you are clever, but ROCK LEE is immune to your treachery!"
[Fac-IPA] Ann Ledoll says, "And here they were telling me to hold still until I stopped getting shot in the leg."
A new disturbance starts to rumble somewhere else in the city. Five Mechanised Standing Tanks make their way down London's main streets. Two heavy models, loaded down with ballistic weapon hardpoints are in the lead, followed by a pair of lighter framed mechs with similar weaponry. The fifth mech has a bright red color scheme, it's arms are very clearly flamethrowers. Patches on all five mechs mark them as property of the United States of America.
The five mechs coast down the roads, skidding along the terrain on their boosters. The flip any car that doesn't get out of the way fast enough. Trailing behind the tanks is a pair of deuce and a halfs.
[Fac-IPA] Ann Ledoll says, "Mr. Lee, what's going on?"
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Mister Lee, you have just physically struck an American Central Intelligence agent sent to combat this terrorist disturbance, and ruined my team's limited element of surprise."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Because of you the chance that my men will be shot and wounded has risen to..."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near roll.
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "THis strange person told me not to attack the helmeted people. But since meeting Ryuzaki-san, I have learned that not all is as it appears to be."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Seventy-two percent."
[Fac-IPA] Ann Ledoll says, "Do you know what happens when a man gets shot, Mr. Lee?"
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "So perhaps they are wearing helmets to TRICK ME."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Please don't involve me in this, Mister Lee."
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "Unless that is what they WANT ME TO THINK."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "My men lack the hardiness that many in this agency possess, Mister Lee. A single gunshot wound, delivered in the right place, may kill them."
[Fac-IPA] Superman says, "The guys in all black are ours, Rock Lee. The tanks and the ones in silly hats aren't."
[Fac-IPA] Superman says, "Trust me."
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "Therefore, I must kick everyone...oh."
[Fac-IPA] Superman does the Superman smile.
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "Well, if Superman says so."
[Fac-IPA] Havelock Vetinari says, "Mister Lee."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Therefore, Mister Lee, it is now possible that you may be responsible for the death of one of my agents, who are all good men and women."
[Fac-IPA] Havelock Vetinari says, "You will listen when allies tell you to do things."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "I state this not to criticize Mister Lee but to attempt to drive home the gravity of the situation so that Mister Lee will not make a mistake like this again."
[Fac-IPA] Superman says, "No, N, that's the people who're shooting at us. Also there are tanks now, someone want to take care of that?"
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "...no, I also state this because I am intensely angry with Mister Lee for attacking one of my agents and ruining my tactics for this situation, and I know few other acceptable ways to express it."
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "But....Guy-sensei says a ninja must see beneath the underneath!"
[Fac-IPA] Havelock Vetinari says, "Would Guy-sensei want you to hit your allies in a fight?"
[Fac-IPA] Ann Ledoll considers for a few seconds, before saying, "I believe he means you should look at ladies' underwear," in a deadpan.
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "but...Guy-sensei...I..."
[Fac-IPA] Superman's voice deepens, "There are innocent people being threatened. Stow the bickering until after the Syndicate's forces have been repealed. Rock Lee, focus on the obvious part of the threat and protecting civilians."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L drops his spoon. "Perhaps it's best if Mister Lee did undergo N's suggested training."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Yes, I understand. I will attempt to submerge my anger and focus all attention on the situation at hand."
[Fac-IPA] Superman says, "Thank you, N."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "I apologize if I was out of line."
[Fac-IPA] Detective Naomi Armitage bites her tongue. "..."
The four members get Vincent's attention, as does the bus surfing ninja. The Man of steel is hard to miss. But he's just a pedestrian. The more that come the better. All of them are looking for the more obvious threat. But then, this is why Vincent doesn't operate in the way that the terrorists have been.
The people bustling about, smoke pouring upwards as a team guards the front. It's lovely.. but they aren't opening fire. Even though they make almost a wall, Vincent stays on the edge. Fumbling with something in his coat, he seems to be going for something. There was too many people around.. no.. there was more than enough people around, and what better way than to pass on the gift to the others that he had.
But as he reaches the marble, his attention is draw, towards the man yelling and drop kicking one of the four person group, and then five mechs coasting down the roads. The perfect chance.. ruined.
But he was in no hurry. Taking a few steps back, without urgency, a car is flipped, slamming against the road and smashing into another next to him. It was rather close. But then, there wasn't anything to worry about.
[Fac-IPA] Superman says, "It's understandable, we're all only human. I took a quick look-all of your agents are alive, if I'm right."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Yes, they are still alive for the time being. As far as it is in my power I intend to keep it this way."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "As Mister Lee's skills are very valuable when his judgment is not getting in the way, I would like to suggest that Mister Lee consider investing his attention in deterring the mechanized division currently approaching from behind. Alternatively Mister Superman is also optimally equipped to handle this challenge. Of course Mister Superman already understands this and is planning out how he can best protect people on the scene."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "I have equipped the SPK field agents with incendiary grenades should heavy firepower become necessary in self-defense but they are not equipped to assault mobile mechanized units."
"Hi-" Superman starts, and then his form blurs.
Enough machine gun rounds to kill four people later, the Man of Steel continues to float in front of the less than witty men under his protection, several new bruises on his chest and a scowl on his face. "Kind of triggy happy there, gang, aren't we?"
There's a woosh of speed, as Superman flies over to the terrorists, his arms moving at a breakneck pace! If he's as accurate as he is show-off-y, the fiendish, faceless fiends will suddenly find their guns...well, being bent into funny, balloon animal-esque shapes. Which the Man of Steel will then procede to brain the disarmed terrorist in question with.
The terrorists watch a fight break out between Bruce Lee and ...It's them. The Soldier talks into his wireless headset, "ZERO! It's them!" One of the men readies his rifle, stepping back into the bank's open front. The other does the same, not yet firing on the crowd since that would disperse them.
Zero received the signal, smiling behind his helmet and looking toward his entourage handling the laptop currently copying accounts and fencing them to dummy accounts set up by the Syndicate. "Be prepaired to destroy their system. We're leaving them with an economic crisis after all." Zero looks to the window, keeping something between him at all times. No sense in letting them get a sniper after all. This was all going according to plan.
The soldiers on the roof see Superman take a clip before their guns are bent into animals. "...Ah..." They don't get much out before they are beaten down. The lucky one who just arrived, watches in horror. "ZERO!!! There's a monster! ZERO!!" The lucky guy begins to fire as some of his buddies try to drag him away to barricade the door.
Lelouch Lamperouge misses Superman with his Scared Shitless Gunfire jab.
TRAGEDY!
Rock Lee's eyes water as he discovers that what he thought was a cunning plan - kick everyone and let Superman sort 'em out - was in fact a BAD ONE! "Guy-sensei!" Lee wails, tears flowing down his face as he clenches his fists. "Why have your teachings forsaken me?" The young ninja cannot bear to think that he would be the cause of death amongst trusted allies, warriors of justice....
The tears in his eyes boil away as his spirit burns within them. Lee sucks in a breath and vanishes from sight, reappearing upside-down and twenty feet over the heads of the rioting crowd, his hands pulling his orange socks free top reveal the series of iron rods strapped to his shins - rods which begin plummeting to the ground. "To redeem myself!" Lee shouts, vanishing from sight and kicking a Revolutionary in the rifle, then flickering away again, repeating the process over and over, accentuating each word with some sort of blow aimed to disarm.
"--I"
"--must--"
"--beat up--"
"--all--"
"--bad--"
"--guys!"
Lee touches down a short distance from Vincent, just as the iron weights fall to the pavement all around him, clouds of debris soaring upward with each impact. He regards the other man curiously, looking him up and down. "Wearing black," Lee says with a nod. "Not wearing a bike helmet." The young ninja leaps toward Vincent, right leg trailing in a spiralling kick as he screams, "KONOHA SENPUU!"
The approach of the giant robots is noted, and filed away. By which I mean Lee writes a note to himself reading 'ATTACK GIANT ROBOTS' and then puts the notebook away.
Rock Lee misses Vincent Volaju with his Blame Your Tailor attack.
Rock Lee switches armor modes to Weights Off.
WHERE: London, a Mundane Plane
WHAT: A terrorist attack by mysterious perpetrators begins with the dramatic detonation of explosives in the Bank of London! For your complete enjoyment, a great deal of radio chatter is also included. Some of it is relevant.
WATCH FOR: Rock Lee saves the day when the hour is darkest! Mind games, more lies.
[Citizen's Band] Mello says, "Waste of time. They're easy enough to filter."
[Citizen's Band] Lelouch Lamperouge says, "You all live in a world of lies... The very system which now protects you houses those who take lives from the innocent."
[Citizen's Band] Lelouch Lamperouge says, "A waste of time? Hmmm. I would think not."
[Citizen's Band] Mustadio Bunanza says, "What system?"
[Citizen's Band] Lelouch Lamperouge transmits a explosion. "You are now witnessing a official strike against those who protect Britannia..."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "Eh, not my country."
[Citizen's Band] Mustadio Bunanza says, "Ah, shenanigans. Good luck!"
[Citizen's Band] Rock Lee says, "FIEND!"
[Citizen's Band] Mello | Someone in the background yells, "Ask them if they're French!"
[Citizen's Band] Superman says, "Not on my watch."
[Citizen's Band] Lelouch Lamperouge transmits the sound of Big Ben going off. "You are about to witness a glorious new world! A world that will be born by my hand alone." *click*
[Citizen's Band] Rock Lee says, "This shall not be borne....NOT WHILE ROCK LEE STILL LIVES!"
[Citizen's Band] Ben Tennyson says, "Dude! You have a watch too?!"
[Citizen's Band] Rock Lee says, "YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO~~~~"
[Citizen's Band] Through a distorted voice, Near smiles in a terribly frightening way, though it can't really be told over his transmission. "Something interesting is happening."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "...Mrrl... Very odd."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "I like this one. He's showing initiative."
[Citizen's Band] Roy Fokker says, "Well, kids. Looks like the truce is over. Who had 3 days in the betting pool, Sheep?"
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Commander Fokker is mistaken. We do not currently possess any evidence that this potential terrorist was party to any truce."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "I meant the peace and quiet of it all, Near."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Captain Literal over thee."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Yes, I am extremely literal at times because I value precision. It is how I handle cases."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Commander Fokker."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Candy Kid."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "...The list of my aliases has increased again?"
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Naw."
[Y-IPA SWAT] Rock Lee says, "Rock Lee is deploying! To protect the world from devastation!"
[Y-IPA SWAT] Rock Lee says, "ACHOOOOOOOOO"
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Jokes aside we will certainly catch out this terrible criminal, bring him to justice..."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "I just don't feel like calling you spooky. I'm packing."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "And ensure that he never sees the light of day again."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Riiiight."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "For what, Grand Theft Alarm Clock?"
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Man, you guys are strict."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Please take this a little seriously, Commander."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Ryuzaki, I am taking it seriously."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "Mrrl. All I can say to that is: Let the fun begin... Mrrrrl."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "If you think I mean the matter of the attack, don't misunderstand."
[Citizen's Band] Superman says, "Sir?"
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Look, you guys do your job and do it well. I'll just believe it when I see it."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "N is leader of the SPK, a special team of highly skilled individuals selected by the American President, who is an important world power in his plane of origin."
[Citizen's Band] Superman says, "I have to tell you, as a professional. The whole 'cat noises plus sounding sleepy' really isn't as intimidating as you seem to want it to be. You might want to try something a little, I don't know, deeper?"
[Fac-IPA] Detective Naomi Armitage says, "Which case are you currently working on?"
[Citizen's Band] General Sinclair St. James laughs.
[Citizen's Band] Kazuma Torisuma says, "I dunno, he sounds pretty deep. A bit more reverb, I think."
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "I'd go with something in a low rasp."
[Citizen's Band] Roy Fokker says, "Can we sic Bob Barker on him?"
[Citizen's Band] Superman says, "I'm suprised you aren't out here, Kazuma. Isn't anarchy your bag?"
Did the Bank of London just explode? A large black cloud bellows out of the bank as gunfire starts to go off. The scene is utter chaos as the people are either dressed in black with machine guns, bank employees running for cover or people trying to gather the flaming money which flies out of the building as if the vault was the initial strike zone. Zero walks into the bank, followed by several of his more competant bodyguards. Is he heading for the top floor? Who knows but he definately went into the smoke cloud which some are running from and many more are running to. Big Ben chimes magnificently in the background.
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "Now why did you think I wanted to be intimidating?" The cat gives a laugh, "I'm nothing but a talking cat, afterall. The only ones who should be intimidated are the mice."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "No, Mister Ryuzaki. Please do not attempt to defend me. I am not a likeable person and am more interested in allowing my record to speak for itself."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Presently, the topic of discussion is the mysterious transmission just now on Citizen's Band, an attack on London. Having matched the sound of Big Ben as heard on the frequency, without a doubt it is happening in that area. The only question that remains is which London."
[Citizen's Band] Kazuma Torisuma says, "Chaos, anarchy, that sort of thing. But I've got something else to take care of right now."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Commander Fokker is an expert in aerial and spatial combat and therefore this situation is likely outside his purview, as a non- or para-military attack. I have already traced the detonation."
[Fac-IPA] Ann Ledoll says, "Hm. Can you play the sound back?"
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L may or may not have totally disregarded Near.
[Fac-IPA] Superman says, "Sector M-72-D. Their Big Ben sticks a little."
[Citizen's Band] Kazuma Torisuma says, "...y'know. Wierd stuff. Keep an eye out."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "The terrorist, or criminal who is playing a terrorist, has rigged the Bank of London with explosives and detonated it, quite possibly resulting in major civilian casualties."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Thank you. Please take care of it, Superman."
[Citizen's Band] Superman audible scowl. "I will. I promise."
[Citizen's Band] Kazuma Torisuma says, "With teeth."
[Citizen's Band] Kazuma Torisuma says, "Lots of teeth."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "Just who arrre you supposed to be, anyway, oh advisorrrr?"
Lelouch Lamperouge switches armor modes to Terrorists.
[Citizen's Band] Superman says, "I'm Superman. Hi! Sorry if I'm a little short, got to put out a fire."
[Fac-IPA] Detective Naomi Armitage says, "Thank you."
[Fac-IPA] Roy Fokker says, "Right right, turning off the radio and putting it in my pocket. Vacation."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "I believe the /short/ explanation for Superman is 'he can punch out God.'"
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Yes, whichever agents are available and equipped to handle this job, please deploy on the presumption that the enemy is significantly armed and present. Our first priority is to limit casualties, find any survivors who may or may not be injured, and get them to safety. Our second priority is to apprehend any criminal agents in the location. Our third priority is to obtain information on the criminal or criminals responsible."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "Superrrman? What kind of a name is that?"
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Trust me, you don't argue with the guy who can punch out God over his name."
[Citizen's Band] Ben Tennyson says, "Sounds /awesome/."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "My agents will adopt the third priority on the basis that the majority of agents available here will be more effective at the first and second priorities, unless there are any objections. In this way you will be free to focus on the more important matters at hand."
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "What's your name, kitty?"
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "Mrrl. Which God? Appearantly there are hundrrreds." The cat then gives a little purr, "My name is Kerrig. But you may call me 'Kerri', if you wish. Most humans do."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh is intrigued now. "He can punch out a god?"
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "The answer is 'yes.'"
You switch armor modes to Professionals.
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "It's not THAT big a deal. And Kerrig, huh?"
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "Correct."
London is under attack by evil no-good terrorists! Clearly, this is a job for...
NINJAS!
Or, more specifically, one ninja. And when the call goes out for a hero, no ninja is more swift to respond than the Hidden Leaf's proud azure beast, ROCK LEE. His bowlcut (which fits in, oddly) whips in the wind as Lee rides toward the scene of the explosion, standing atop two doubledecker buses driving side by side, one foot planted on each, his arms folded over his chest.
"Oi, mate, you sure da queen said you could do dis?" one of the driver asks.
"YES!" Lee booms, clenching his right fist. "Or, at least, she would have were we important enough to bother her, which we are no...why are you driving on the wrong side of the road?"
"....$#*&ing tourists."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "It is for me. Finally, someone worthy of the King of Heroes."
[Citizen's Band] Shyloh Castaga, quietly. "You sound... tainted."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "Me?"
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "...you plan to take on Superman, buddy?"
[Citizen's Band] Shyloh Castaga says, "No... the other one."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "-huh, me?"
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "Who, me?"
[Citizen's Band] Shyloh Castaga says, "The cat."
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "Well, they say they're clean animals, but they use their mouth for it all, so I always thought that was a crock."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Roast a treat, cats do."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "...Tainted?" The cat gives a little mew of amusement, "In the line of work I have recently vacated... perrrhaps I am, a little. But I assurrre you. I am simply a cat now. My goal is simple: To explorrre, to see, to look, to find out. The things cats do best."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Yeah. 'Simply a cat.'"
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Buddy, you /talk/."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "Its not quite a plan yet, but I do plan on meeting him in the future."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "And how do you know all Cats can't?"
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "Gauge his worthiness."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh sigh.
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "'cause I've killed enough cats without hearing any beg for mercy."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "All cats who can talk, say something other than meow."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near sounds bored; dice can be heard rolling. "...I hate that damn 'cat.'"
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "If you like? ...Now, what was that phrase I heard? Ah, yes." The cat clears his throat, and takes on a rather bad american accent, "Meow, B****."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "One."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Anyway, the /other/ argument in my favor is 'you not only talk, you go on for ages and ages without saying anything important like some @#$@ing nerd.'"
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Which makes you not normal, too."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "...Not suspicious at all."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "Do I hear two?"
"Look, up in the sky!"
"Cor blimey, it's Prince Charles's ghost, come to wreak its bloody revenge!"
"The Prince of Whales isn't dead, you idjit! It's obviously a Scottish conspiracy to blot out the sun!"
"You're both insane! It's that American, the one with the dreadfully tight pants. What's his name, again...?"
"Superman." The Man of Steel sighs, a little, depositing the members of the Upper Class Gits Society onto the saftey of a nearby rooftop, before twisting back down to the scene of the crime. "IPA, N's already given you all a plan of attack! Go for it! Remember, civilian lives are our priority here-no one should have to suffer just to further someone's political cause."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor siiiighs, "Obviously you'rrre rrratherrr boring... I am a Cat. A magical talking cat, but a cat. And as people who witnessed the fighting with the Space Monsters where I participated can attest... I have /ways/ of defending myself."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "That's great."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "You still talk a lot without actually saying anything."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Which, to be fair, makes you no different than four fifths of the idiots in the multiverse."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "There's a quick learner."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Now that we've established that the cat is boring and an idiot, anyone have anything /interesting/ to say? Or at least vaguely entertaining?"
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor says, "What arrre you talking about anyway, the one counting and discussing learning? ...As forrr you, oh mighty killer of Cats, I'd say something more but I've decided to do the verbal equivelent of sticking my butt in your face. And I'm only borrring to someone as thick headed as you..."
From a Gate away, a black clad man, almost like the gunmen had his attention grabbed by the assault of another. But much different. His head is easily visible, his hair is a mess, and he wears something vastly different. The man didn't mind seeing it, a small smile spreading across his face. But there was no rush.
In time, he was within the Gate of a particular London. His gait was not hurried, and his attention was drawn towards the black cloud of smoke that comes from the first floor of the building. It's there that he heads towards. His coat flaps in the breeze, provided there is one, as the flaming money passes him by. More comes as he gets closer. But he doesn't have a gun, at first glance, and he doesn't seem to be really interested in the surroundings, slowly walking into the Bank with his hands in the pockets of his coat.
Letting others rush around him, and heading within, Vincent Volaju had wanted to see this.. and from the inside would be the best. The arrival of Superman does not phase him. It's a flying man, common in a dream. And so this scene is as well.
But the Revolution's attracted attention.. and it'd be horrible not to make use of it. There were so many who needed to wake up.
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "You did say something, though."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "Y'know, cat, you could've said that much simpler and less of a #@%^ing /idiot/. Allow me to demonstrate."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak ahem.
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "@%@$ you."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "I see the mongrel cat has delusions of adequacy."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor mrrrls, "You people arrre so antagonistic. Its terrribly amusing. Are you that starrrved for conflict? ...Pity no one is about to abuse such a situation."
[Citizen's Band] Ferham purses lips and makes kitty come here sounds.
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "See? Much simpler an' less idiotic. Now, moving on."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor perks up, and purrs, "Hello there, Lady Ferham."
[Citizen's Band] Ferham says, "Hello there, Mr. Kitty."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "For a cat, you certainly have a high opinion of yourself. Then again, I knew of gods and goddesses who liked to hide themselves as common animals..."
[Citizen's Band] General Ashnak says, "That's 'cause gods and goddesses are kinky mother@#%@ers."
[Citizen's Band] Ann Ledoll says, "It's true."
[Citizen's Band] Gilgamesh says, "... Putting it that way, yes..."
[Citizen's Band] Catlike and sleepy, Kerrigor laughs softly, "I have my rrreasons. Being a prrrivilaged old family rrretainer does that to you."
Men in black.
The IPA agent known as 'N' is not here. He'd get snapped in half very easily, and he doesn't have the heart for battle. He doesn't really have much of a heart at all, tell the truth. But he has dispatched four of his agents to the scene, all completely unidentifiable; they're all clad in molded black body armor, weighing them down but providing admirable defense against firearm and knife attacks - at least, more conventional firearm attacks. A Magnum could still do serious damage, and armor-piercing rounds could tear through them. They're only human. The body armor covers their entire bodies except for the head, which is instead covered by slightly armored helmets reminiscent of motorbike helmets - complete with shaded one-way visors covering the face entirely, opaque to the outside looking in. They each possess one notable modification: a tiny compact video camera molded into the side, hard to see, providing N with a live feed.
N is in contact via radio, speaking via distorted voice, bouncing across a number of transmitters to obscure his location, and the destination of his transmissions. "Yes, I see it now." Near's men - well, three men of varying builds and a woman - scatter, using the crowd to obscure themselves to those around for the time being. "I would almost want to say they are a decoy squadron if they were not heading back inside. No, there is still a thirty-four percent chance they are a decoy. Please keep an eye out for suspicious individuals as you proceed inside. Proceed on the assumption they are expecting to be followed and will open fire if you are noticed. The possibility you will be able to track them unnoticed is slim therefore please ready your weapons." The four agents of the SPK each move their hands to a holstered handgun.
The people are starting to rush toward the bank as soon as the first "Hey! it's raining money!" hits the air. The smoke doesn't seem to concern the people as they have bills to pay. Traffic begins to slow down as cars draw closer to the large group of people gathering outside the bank. Taxis stop a few blocks from the bank, leaving their clients very angry and the drivers eager to collect the bill. But what about the Terrorists? Well the strange thing is they don't seem to be doing much but standing guard outside the bank, ignoring the people with their guns ready to handle London's finest. The people going for the money? Not so much...Not the mysterious guy with black wavy hair either though some of them start to look nervious. British people were scary here. The team Near sent in seems to be obscured in the crowd which only grows at this point.
As for the roof party, they are greeted just as the first Terrorist team reaches the roof. "They're here?! Shit! Let's get them! GLORY TO NIPPON!!!" The revolutionaries in black start to open fire on the team Superman dropped.
Another thing to notice is a large mech which seems to be out of range for the time being...
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "To those agents present at the Bank of London incident, I would like to clarify my agents. I have dispatched four agents of the SPK to the site. They are wearing special regulation body armor and helmets to obscure their faces. Since they and a certain number of suspicious agents are both wearing primarily black please do not confuse the two in the haze of the fire or the heat of battle."
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "....huh?"
[Fac-IPA] Havelock Vetinari says, "He said not to hit his men."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Do not hurt the people wearing bike helmets, Mister Lee."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "They are allies."
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "I understand."
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Detective Suen, you must have your pet trained very well."
[Y-IPA SWAT] Joseph Suen long pause, then page ruffling, "Sir?"
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "It's nothing important, just..." A rustle. "This box wasn't here before."
Sinclair St. James switches armor modes to MST Squad.
[Y-IPA SWAT] Joseph Suen says, "Bo-... so THAT'S where it went off to. Good, I'm glad it got to you."
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Furthermore, it seems the twine holding it shut was frayed by something sharp. It's a little damp. And there's what appears to be a paw print on the icing from pressure placed on the lid of the box. -- Oh, this is for me?"
Lelouch Lamperouge critically strikes Superman with his Glory to Nippon! attack.
[Y-IPA SWAT] Joseph Suen says, "Yes sir. So Li did deliver it huh? Good good. I was afraid he'd leave it in the situation room and not your personal quarters sir."
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "You ... went out to get this for me, Detective?"
[Y-IPA SWAT] Joseph Suen says, "Yes sir. An apology for what Li did to you the other night. We disrupted your evening. You may share it with Hunter if you wish."
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "...Can I open it now?"
[Y-IPA SWAT] Joseph Suen pauses then sounds a little confused? "... It's your cake sir. You may do with it as you wish."
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Then I will enjoy it. Thank you, Detective."
[Y-IPA SWAT] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "...It's a little banged up. However, it's very delicious."
[Y-IPA SWAT] Joseph Suen eh hehs, "I apologize for that. Li is not... the most delicate of carriers."
The wall of cars means Bad Things for Rock Lee, whose current chariot requires long and empty stretched of road in order to work properly. "Thank you for your help, kind citizens!" Lee calls out as he ducks and leaps off the buses toward the rooftops. This is rather easy going for a ninja - even though the roofs are old and slanty, it's just a matter of hops, skips and jumps to get toward the bank, and Lee is soon across the street from the building, landing atop a roof in a crouch.
"Hmmm," he says, peering down at the forces below. "I was told not to attack the people in black who are also wearing bicycyle helmets," he says. "But since meeting Ryuzaki-san I have learned that things are not always what they seem....so in reality it could be that the bicycle helmets are DISGUISES for EVIL PEOPLE!" Lee starts. "Unless that is.....WHAT THEY WANT ME TO BELIEVE! UNLESS..."
Lee rapidly rubs his face, making pained noises. "No!" he says fiercely. "THere is only one way to be certain I have defeated the bad people....AND THAT IS TO ATTACK EVERYONE IN BLACK I SEE!"
Lee leaps off the building and dropkicks the nearest person he sees dressed in black. Unfortunately, he had a helmet on.
Rock Lee hits Near with his This Is All L's Fault jab.
You take 25 damage.
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near's transmission cuts on. It transmits silence.
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near transmits silence...
[Fac-IPA] Ann Ledoll listens closely.
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near rolls a pair of dice in the background.
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "I will not voluntarily agree to field my agents in the same situation as Mister Lee again until he undergoes a thorough training program and I am satisfied as to the results."
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "Ho Ho! You think you are clever, but ROCK LEE is immune to your treachery!"
[Fac-IPA] Ann Ledoll says, "And here they were telling me to hold still until I stopped getting shot in the leg."
A new disturbance starts to rumble somewhere else in the city. Five Mechanised Standing Tanks make their way down London's main streets. Two heavy models, loaded down with ballistic weapon hardpoints are in the lead, followed by a pair of lighter framed mechs with similar weaponry. The fifth mech has a bright red color scheme, it's arms are very clearly flamethrowers. Patches on all five mechs mark them as property of the United States of America.
The five mechs coast down the roads, skidding along the terrain on their boosters. The flip any car that doesn't get out of the way fast enough. Trailing behind the tanks is a pair of deuce and a halfs.
[Fac-IPA] Ann Ledoll says, "Mr. Lee, what's going on?"
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Mister Lee, you have just physically struck an American Central Intelligence agent sent to combat this terrorist disturbance, and ruined my team's limited element of surprise."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Because of you the chance that my men will be shot and wounded has risen to..."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near roll.
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "THis strange person told me not to attack the helmeted people. But since meeting Ryuzaki-san, I have learned that not all is as it appears to be."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Seventy-two percent."
[Fac-IPA] Ann Ledoll says, "Do you know what happens when a man gets shot, Mr. Lee?"
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "So perhaps they are wearing helmets to TRICK ME."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L says, "Please don't involve me in this, Mister Lee."
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "Unless that is what they WANT ME TO THINK."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "My men lack the hardiness that many in this agency possess, Mister Lee. A single gunshot wound, delivered in the right place, may kill them."
[Fac-IPA] Superman says, "The guys in all black are ours, Rock Lee. The tanks and the ones in silly hats aren't."
[Fac-IPA] Superman says, "Trust me."
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "Therefore, I must kick everyone...oh."
[Fac-IPA] Superman does the Superman smile.
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "Well, if Superman says so."
[Fac-IPA] Havelock Vetinari says, "Mister Lee."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Therefore, Mister Lee, it is now possible that you may be responsible for the death of one of my agents, who are all good men and women."
[Fac-IPA] Havelock Vetinari says, "You will listen when allies tell you to do things."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "I state this not to criticize Mister Lee but to attempt to drive home the gravity of the situation so that Mister Lee will not make a mistake like this again."
[Fac-IPA] Superman says, "No, N, that's the people who're shooting at us. Also there are tanks now, someone want to take care of that?"
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "...no, I also state this because I am intensely angry with Mister Lee for attacking one of my agents and ruining my tactics for this situation, and I know few other acceptable ways to express it."
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "But....Guy-sensei says a ninja must see beneath the underneath!"
[Fac-IPA] Havelock Vetinari says, "Would Guy-sensei want you to hit your allies in a fight?"
[Fac-IPA] Ann Ledoll considers for a few seconds, before saying, "I believe he means you should look at ladies' underwear," in a deadpan.
[Fac-IPA] Rock Lee says, "but...Guy-sensei...I..."
[Fac-IPA] Superman's voice deepens, "There are innocent people being threatened. Stow the bickering until after the Syndicate's forces have been repealed. Rock Lee, focus on the obvious part of the threat and protecting civilians."
[Fac-IPA] 'Ryuzaki', L drops his spoon. "Perhaps it's best if Mister Lee did undergo N's suggested training."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Yes, I understand. I will attempt to submerge my anger and focus all attention on the situation at hand."
[Fac-IPA] Superman says, "Thank you, N."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "I apologize if I was out of line."
[Fac-IPA] Detective Naomi Armitage bites her tongue. "..."
The four members get Vincent's attention, as does the bus surfing ninja. The Man of steel is hard to miss. But he's just a pedestrian. The more that come the better. All of them are looking for the more obvious threat. But then, this is why Vincent doesn't operate in the way that the terrorists have been.
The people bustling about, smoke pouring upwards as a team guards the front. It's lovely.. but they aren't opening fire. Even though they make almost a wall, Vincent stays on the edge. Fumbling with something in his coat, he seems to be going for something. There was too many people around.. no.. there was more than enough people around, and what better way than to pass on the gift to the others that he had.
But as he reaches the marble, his attention is draw, towards the man yelling and drop kicking one of the four person group, and then five mechs coasting down the roads. The perfect chance.. ruined.
But he was in no hurry. Taking a few steps back, without urgency, a car is flipped, slamming against the road and smashing into another next to him. It was rather close. But then, there wasn't anything to worry about.
[Fac-IPA] Superman says, "It's understandable, we're all only human. I took a quick look-all of your agents are alive, if I'm right."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "Yes, they are still alive for the time being. As far as it is in my power I intend to keep it this way."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "As Mister Lee's skills are very valuable when his judgment is not getting in the way, I would like to suggest that Mister Lee consider investing his attention in deterring the mechanized division currently approaching from behind. Alternatively Mister Superman is also optimally equipped to handle this challenge. Of course Mister Superman already understands this and is planning out how he can best protect people on the scene."
[Fac-IPA] Through a distorted voice, Near says, "I have equipped the SPK field agents with incendiary grenades should heavy firepower become necessary in self-defense but they are not equipped to assault mobile mechanized units."
"Hi-" Superman starts, and then his form blurs.
Enough machine gun rounds to kill four people later, the Man of Steel continues to float in front of the less than witty men under his protection, several new bruises on his chest and a scowl on his face. "Kind of triggy happy there, gang, aren't we?"
There's a woosh of speed, as Superman flies over to the terrorists, his arms moving at a breakneck pace! If he's as accurate as he is show-off-y, the fiendish, faceless fiends will suddenly find their guns...well, being bent into funny, balloon animal-esque shapes. Which the Man of Steel will then procede to brain the disarmed terrorist in question with.
The terrorists watch a fight break out between Bruce Lee and ...It's them. The Soldier talks into his wireless headset, "ZERO! It's them!" One of the men readies his rifle, stepping back into the bank's open front. The other does the same, not yet firing on the crowd since that would disperse them.
Zero received the signal, smiling behind his helmet and looking toward his entourage handling the laptop currently copying accounts and fencing them to dummy accounts set up by the Syndicate. "Be prepaired to destroy their system. We're leaving them with an economic crisis after all." Zero looks to the window, keeping something between him at all times. No sense in letting them get a sniper after all. This was all going according to plan.
The soldiers on the roof see Superman take a clip before their guns are bent into animals. "...Ah..." They don't get much out before they are beaten down. The lucky one who just arrived, watches in horror. "ZERO!!! There's a monster! ZERO!!" The lucky guy begins to fire as some of his buddies try to drag him away to barricade the door.
Lelouch Lamperouge misses Superman with his Scared Shitless Gunfire jab.
TRAGEDY!
Rock Lee's eyes water as he discovers that what he thought was a cunning plan - kick everyone and let Superman sort 'em out - was in fact a BAD ONE! "Guy-sensei!" Lee wails, tears flowing down his face as he clenches his fists. "Why have your teachings forsaken me?" The young ninja cannot bear to think that he would be the cause of death amongst trusted allies, warriors of justice....
The tears in his eyes boil away as his spirit burns within them. Lee sucks in a breath and vanishes from sight, reappearing upside-down and twenty feet over the heads of the rioting crowd, his hands pulling his orange socks free top reveal the series of iron rods strapped to his shins - rods which begin plummeting to the ground. "To redeem myself!" Lee shouts, vanishing from sight and kicking a Revolutionary in the rifle, then flickering away again, repeating the process over and over, accentuating each word with some sort of blow aimed to disarm.
"--I"
"--must--"
"--beat up--"
"--all--"
"--bad--"
"--guys!"
Lee touches down a short distance from Vincent, just as the iron weights fall to the pavement all around him, clouds of debris soaring upward with each impact. He regards the other man curiously, looking him up and down. "Wearing black," Lee says with a nod. "Not wearing a bike helmet." The young ninja leaps toward Vincent, right leg trailing in a spiralling kick as he screams, "KONOHA SENPUU!"
The approach of the giant robots is noted, and filed away. By which I mean Lee writes a note to himself reading 'ATTACK GIANT ROBOTS' and then puts the notebook away.
Rock Lee misses Vincent Volaju with his Blame Your Tailor attack.
Rock Lee switches armor modes to Weights Off.