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Megaman - Friday, January 05, 2001, 8:40 PM

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Command Center <Hunter HQ>

Twila Peterson has by now replaced her radio, looking innocent. "Wot?"

Rock shakes his head softly, chuckling. He rests his arms acrost his chest, interwining his fingers and yawning slowly.

<Donachi Dist.> Pickup Truck is a truck. Just like any other truck...mixing in with the traffic of the city and moving along like a normal truck...really.

Only this one has one heck of a strange paint job on it. Namely in big black letters the word 'BASS' on each side of the vehicle. More than one person happens to glance strangely at it...and those who happen to catch a glimpse of the full armored driver...well they move to make themselves SCARCE at the nearest offramp ASAP.

It isn't long before the truck takes a ramp off as well, now turning towards the more denser section of the city...and a certain towering building in the distance.

Twila Peterson offers a small wave towards Mike as he heads elsewhere and takes a seat beside the slumbering Rock. Overlooking the monitors all seems well enough for the time being. Even at a distance some of the paint can be seen from the truck. However, at the moment, it's not particularly discernable...at least, not yet. She goes about checking some of the other monitors seeing all is practically normal. Maybe the day will at least eand peacefully.

<Donachi Dist.> Pickup Truck continues to move along the streets, bearing closer and closer towards the towering spire of Light Labs.

Another set of lights are moved past, until finally the vehicle comes to a halt, now on a street that directly faces the building itself. The traffic ahead begins to pull away, while that behind the truck starts to quite literally bog up, some of the drivers voicing their anger with loud honks of their horns...and impolite gestures out their open windows.

And through all this, the driver of the truck seems not to notice...as the street in front of him begins to clear of traffic.

<Donachi Dist.> Wind Man sends a radio transmission to Ballade.

Rock yawns slowly, only leting himself slip into half unconsuisness... ocasionaly muttering to himself while the asprin and his own internal repair systems get to work. He rests there, and does he snore?

... only a little

Out of the corner of her eye, Twila is drawn towards that particular screen again, noting something...of. There's a blink, then another. She silently reads the word alowed painted on the truck that seems almost intent of ridding the streets of fellow drivers. "Bass?" she questions allowed...then adjusts some of the nobs to try to go in for a closer view...

<Donachi Dist.> Once, twice the truck's engine revs loudly, like a bad scene out of an old Mad Max movie. Right about now, all that's needed is the opposing vehicle that it's supposed to play chicken with.

But there is none. Nope, there's just the truck, Light Labs and.....Bass behind the wheel.

*Cue Born to be Wild*

With a cruel sneer, Bass pushes the clutch in, as he slams the truck's gears down into place, and the vehicle suddenly peels out with a loud *EEEEEEEEEEE* of rubber streaking on pavement. In the next instant, the vehicle finds purchase and takes off, it's engine roaring loudly as it starts to build speed, charging down the now empty street like a runaway animal.

And what's in front of it? Light Labs' front doors.

The one word /does/ snap Rock out of his revery... It always does. And his eyes snap open of an instant, darting about swiftly, then they focus on the screen. Just in time to see. "Oh... heck..."

Twila jumpes to her feet as the camera zooms onto the features of the driver at about the same time he makes it's attentions known. "Right through the door?!?" she exclaims, staring in disbelief.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'Hunters! We are under attack!!'.

Rock leaps to his own feet, and instantly he calls out. "Armor time! RUSH!!!" And with a flash of Blue Light... he is... MEGA MAN!

A flash of light-blue light emits from Rock, who leaps back and stands with his left arm outstretched. Starting at his feet, a blue energy washes up and around his body; as it passes, it leaves his Megaman armour covering him. Finally, the energy coalesces into his hands, forming his helmet, which he slams into place, the seal of his neck armor locking closed.

Twila Peterson turns about. "Be careful out there, Rock..."

Rock says, "Don't worry about me... Worry about Bass..."

Rock turns, igniting his Dash Jets even as Rush springs to his side, and the two /ROCKET/ for the Hanger... the quickest way out, and all ready his focusing jewel pulses with an inner light.

"I'm worred about Bass and for you. There's a differnce," Twila retorts, slightly unnerved by these events.

<Donachi Dist.> Pickup Truck continues to pick up more and more speed with each passing second, now hurtling down the street like a rocket, it's target quite obvious for the moment.

Almost on the verge of cackling maniacally behind the wheel, Bass guides the vehicle unerringly, even as he hits the curb, and the whole front end of the vehicle SLAMS upwards. He keeps it steady though as it comes down, and in the next instant, it's already going up the stairs straight for the front doors. This is the split second where Bass can suddenly be seen diving out the driver's side door, pulling a full roll as he hits the ground and coming up kneeling.

An eyeblink later, the trunk SMASHES into the front of Light Labs' entranceway with an almighty roar of crushing chassis and breaking glass.

Twila Peterson emits a yelp upon looseing her ballance from the impact. "Gah...!"

(Ch. A [Hunter-Main]) Rock transmits: 'I know... keep the Medbay warm.'.

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: '*thud* I felt that!'.

(Ch. A [Hunter-Main]) Rock transmits: '*nods* ...Same here... Roll isn't going to like having to clean /that/ up...'.

(Ch. B []) Fliptop transmits: '*yawn* Hrm? Rock buddy, that you?'.

(Ch. B []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Bass just drove a *truck* through the front door!'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'Fliptop! Good to hear from you... and yep... Bass just drove a truck through our front doors...'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'What Twila said...'.

(Ch. B []) Fliptop transmits: 'Golly, that's kinda bad. I'm on my way. K?'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'Ok, Fliptop'.

(Ch. B []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Rememebr to use any enterance other than the front door.'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'Best to Teleport in... we have a smoking wreckage for a front door now...'.

Bass stands up slowly, as the rattling and clatter of debris finally seems to settle down. However the silence is then met by a muffled *CRUMP!* as the miniature fusion drive goes up....though the explosion isn't THAT bad. Other than what's already been done to the front doors and lobby...it really just sort of finishes the job.

He seems to take his time going about it too for that matter. Even reaching up to brush off his shoulders, then his forearms calmly...as a stray, burning tire rolls by him into the street beyond.

Twila Peterson watches from the rooftop, looking downward, headset on and tuned in. She tightly shuts her eyes as another tremor, this one smaller, runs threw the building, and tightens her hold on the railing until the tremors cease.

From the high, long Rooftop Runway, a figure suddenly dashes up to the edge and springs out over the abyss. He folds himself into a tight ball, rolling down through the air with a great deal of speed. The figure of Blue is in mid-air at the time of the detonation, and a second, smaller figure pads to the edge of the rooftop, looking down over the scene. The figure is buffeded by the still, decently sized explosion that takes out the /rest/ of the lobby...

Man, Roll is going to hate this.

...and breaks out of his spin to land in a crouch a good 50 feet from where Bass is casualy brushing himself off. And Mega Man slowly rises up, turning to glare at Bass with the force stern look of his sapphire blues, his left arm all ready in Buster mode.

"Let me guess... Girl-Scout Cookies?"

Rush gazes down on this little encounter, his muzzle curling into a snarl as he stands protectively beside Twila.

Bass makes a good point of looking at the back of his hand for a good 30 seconds, before flicking away an imaginary particle of dust that he'd spotted.

"Took you long enough...." Bass finally grunts, glancing up sideways towards Rock as he arrives. The Dark Master's form seems to almost glow in the firelight from the burning truck, as he crosses his arms in his chest. "I swear you're starting to get slow on me or something."

He then glances off to his side. "Oh yes...you're probably wondering as to this little gift hrmm? Well...I'm merely making an answer to a request I received."

Twila Peterson places a hand on Rush, idly stroking him as she watches events unfold.

Fliptop ducks his head down to give himself a bit more aerodynamics. Leaning into his run, he pours on the speed, seeing as he can now see the dim glow of the fire in the distance.

ock eyes Bass, shaking his head slowly as he removes said imagionary particle of dust, then he smirks and offers a retort to his words. "Got caught in traffic." Mega Man turns fully to face Bass where he is siluetted in the night by the fire of the burning truck, pausing to send a message over the radio, before he responds to Bass.

"Oh really? And what request was this, Finhead?"

All ready sapphire blues narrow, and a low hum begins to throb from the X-Buster

Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'Turn on the Fire Systems on the first floor if they are still working... we cant let the Labs go up. You can do it from the Command Center'.

"Merely one that I believe was presented to my by one of your recruits I believe." Bass returns. He then raises his right hand and taps his chin slightly with one finger. "Now...I can't quite remember just WHO it was...but perhaps you will be able to know. So you may see to telling her that I fullfilled her request hrmmm?"

With that, he flips open his left forearm, reaching in and pulling out a piece of paper that looks like it's been crumpled before...then unfolded all over again. With that, he folds it neatly into the style of a paper airplane, and gives it a light toss, sending it wafting it's way unerringly towards Rock.

"Oh yes...and be sure she gets that back....with my congratulations."

The young woman leaves the canine's side to do as asked via the radio and heads back within the center to make certain that the automatics would have already started with the prevention of fire...

A large white envelope, sealed with a heart sticker over the flap, and smelling vaguely of perfume. The word 'Bass' is written across the front in elegant, curvey lettering.

When opened, the envelope explodes in a shower of hauntingly familiar glitter... Inside is a small letter:

Dear Bass,

Can I have your autograph? The person who delivered this knows how to get in contact with me.

Love,

A secret admirer

Rock raises his hand, snatching the paper airplane out of the air as it sails to him. Regarding Bass with narrowed eyes, Rock slowly looks down and unfolds the paper to look at it, keeping an eye on Bass as he does so. And Rock blinks at it's contents. . o O ( It's just /got/ to be one of those days. )

And Rock raises his gaze up to Bass, offering a smirk. "Quite the way to deliver a message. And quite the way to get your aft kicked in doing so." Rock raises the hand that holds the letter, and with a crackle of energy, he draws the Letter into his sub-space storage pocket.

"And don't worry, I will make sure to tell whoever it was." . o O (And give them a talking to. You /don't/ angatonize Bass... unless your me of course...)

He then tenses, glaring at Bass. "And what do you think I should do about you /driving/ your john hancock right into our front doors?"

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'By the way... whoever sent him this note asking for his autograph... remind me to /thank/ them later...'.

Fliptop redoubles his intensity as the glow grows brighter. Bucking down, his little legs kick up a swirling cloud of debris behind him. Setting his course one last time, he locks his eyes on the ground and concentrates on pushing himself faster....faster....faster. However, he's a bit waterlogged from his night under the sea and the additional water retained in his noggin' pulls him off course ever so slightly. Soooo, instead of clearing the burning truck as he planned to, Eddie collides head on with the smoldering wreck. *CLANG!* However, this is slightly beneficial as the excess water comes shooting out of the little red guy and douses the fire, even as Fliptop's eyes roll back in his head and he staggers about, before falling back on his butt in the street.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'Get the fire under control. That is the more important part. I don't want anyone down here who could be used as a hostage.'.

Twila Peterson breaths a sigh in relief as all seems are placed under control more or less as it is. Although the cleaning drones are going to have a time down there. She makes certain the flames are lowered enough...and then smothered all together. However, enterance to the first floor itsellf has to be sealed to the floors higher up to prevent any spreading. She breathes a sigh of relief and mutters a curse towards Bass's antics.

"Oh I don't know..." Bass chides, blinking for a moment as he watches Fliptop streak past him...and into the wrecked truck. For a moment he stares, before re-crossing his arms over his chest, and turns to the side slightly. "I'm sure you'll think of something. I'm quite finished here. I came here to do what needed to be done and....well I fullfilled the request in full." At that, he chuckles, and takes a step down, apparently moving to make his way from the Labs themselves.

"As for yourselves...well this is quite a mess. I don't envy you for having to clean it up. Of course if you're THAT angry about it you could always....shoot me in the back."

At that, he sneers cruelly, and turns his back full to Rock's form, openly leaving it exposed as he starts to walk away, boots echoing out their metallic footfalls in his wake.

Twila Peterson makes sure all is in order before heading out to the rooftop again...keeping an uplink to the center computer through her headset as she does to alert in case something else happens.

Dawn vaults off of the vehicle elevator that leads to the Lab garage, noting the blaze below. "Rock wants th' fire controlled? Sounds good t'me..." wait, that's a /very/ high leap to take.

Is Dawn suicidal?

No. Suddenly a pair of thrusters emerge from her backpack and activate, slowing descent. She doesn't seem to notice anyone /just/ yet, more intent on breathing cold mists on the fires outside the Labs. Give it a sec and she might notice what exactly is wrong.

(Ch. B []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Fire smothered...or at least is reported by the computer sensors. The systems automatically had kicked in. The extra help was appreciated.'.

(Ch. B [Wideband]) Dawn transmits: 'Gotcha. Now...what's this 'bout Bass? ...Oh.'.

Fliptop lays sprawled out in the street, fish flopping around him, gasping.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'He is deciding to leave. But I think I will kick his aft, /then/ make him leave.'.

(Ch. B []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'He's the one who gave us the new front enterance. The creep.'.

The Blue Bomber blinks as a very fast little blur of motion rushes foward out of the night and slams into the smoldering wreckage... showering it with water. "... Go Fliptop." Rock offers a grin, then turns to glare at Bass when he responds to him, shaking his head slowly.

Then he blinks as Bass turns his back on him, then he shakes his head slowly. "I can, yeah... will I? ... not when I can just kick your retreating aft..." Rock then instantly ignites his Dash Jets, rocketing foward straight at Bass as blinding speed. And Rock spins mid-dash, aiming a kick directly for Bass' behind.

Rock says, "/NOW/, you can leave."

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'Get the Labs Internal defences up... I don't want Bass causing any more damage then he has. And get the area evacuated.'.

(Ch. B [Wideband]) Dawn transmits: '...You kicked him. /Then/ want the area evacuated?'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: '... True enough.'.

(Ch. B [Wideband]) Dawn transmits: 'In th' future, could we do it th' other way around? *Sigh* On it, bro...'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'It was just such a tempting target. Anyway, I have a plan to get him out of the city... don't worry...'.

(Ch. B [Wideband]) Dawn transmits: 'Yeah, don't worry. I've got a plan too.'.

(Ch. B []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'I checked....they automatically went up when the door was hit. Must have been programmed to do so unless it's deactivaed manually.'.

Bass is indeed caught by the kick, unsuspecting as he is. Or was he?

A sudden dart of his eyes to the side betrays only the slightest notion of his awareness. So why didn't he try to get out of the way?

As such, the kick catches him hard enough to cause him to slam forward, stopping himself as he lands on his hands and knees. For a few seconds, he stays there, staring straight ahead. Is he going to attack? Vent his rage? Something else?

No...he stands up straight once more, climbing back to his feet, and glancing back as he smirks. "I'm glad to see you're starting to throw away those useless morals....perhaps there's hope for you yet. Keep practicing..."

And at that, he suddenly activates his dash jets, rocketing away in a rush of thrusterfire....leaving Rock behind.

Did that really just happen?

Dawn lands fully on the ground as Rock lands his kick, and sighs. Then transmissions flood in, "Evac, bro? ...We need t'do this the other way 'round next time." Oh well. What's done is done. Best thing to do is cut off the traffic flow. A quick transmission to the Police Dept. in Neo Tokyo asking for most of the Donachi area to be blocked off due to Bass being here...is a good step which is taken quickly.

-CLANG!-

Ahh, good to give Bass just what he deserves sometimes. Then Rock stands there as Bass falls, looking down to him on his hands and knees, offering a slow nod. Then he watches him slowly rises and blinks at the words, offering a sigh.

"How have a little fun and the enemies think you are sinking to their level..." Rock then... blinks again, watching Bass rocket away. "... O... k..." Rock sighs, looking to Dawn... and then nods. "Good work anyway, Dawn. And if you will excuse me... I have a fish to fry. He is /NOT/ going to get away with this. Come on, Rush!!"

Rush barks from on high, leaping from the roof and transforming into a Rush Jet altermode, his hindquarters only begoming the rocket as he moves to follow after Bass.

And with an ignition of dash jets, Rock follows, dead on Bass' trail.

Be it trap, trick, or evil plot... Finboy is going to get a lesson taught for this... and Rock will at least follow him untill he flees the city.

Twila Peterson steps away from Rush as he's called out, wishing him luck...

(Ch. B [Wideband]) Dawn transmits: 'Uh, Rock? You're not going to chase after him are you? He's leaving...'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'Here, yes. The City, not yet'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'I will see him out of the city before I just let him run off'.

(Ch. B [Wideband]) Dawn transmits: ''Kay. Careful not t'antagonize 'im.'.

(Ch. B [Wideband]) Dawn transmits: 'I'd rather not hear about a 70-car pileup caused by him because he noticed you followin', after all.'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'Got it, Dawn.'.

(Ch. B []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Careful, Rock. Looks like it could be a trap of some sort.'.

Bass glances back over his shoulder as he's....pursued. He narrows his eyes slightly to himself, but says nothing more, instead looking straight ahead and giving another burst from his built-in boot jets. With another wash of thrusterfire, he rockets away, leaping upwards at the last second to alight onto an upraised ramp that leads to the freeway above. It's a direct route to the teleporters that's for sure.

And the fact that when he jumps up there a sudden flurry of honkings, screeching of tires and muttered curses fills the air is an added bonus for that matter. Amazingly, none of the vehicles slam into him, though there's going to be more than one repair bill for a busted fender or smashed bumper.

He pauses just long enough to glance back over his shoulder, before turning and rocketing along the roadway itself, soon moving in and out amongst the regular traffic.

Twila Peterson is overlooking the images on the screen outside...

Rock rockets after Bass, running with long, ground eating strides. Each stride signals another flare of his dash jets as he is rocketed along at speeds even with the Dark Knight. Sapphire blues glare after him, with concern, anger, and suspicion. Another Trap? Maybe. But Rock is going to show Bass /why/ you don't do this type of thing, especialy to the Light Labs.

Each stride ignites another wash of rocketfire as he moves foward straight after Bass, following dead on his trail with Rush hovering on high, following Bass from above and relaying it the images to the Blue Bomber. He Rockets up the onramp after Bass, and weaves his own way through traffic, his eyes narrowing as he darts carefully and precisely between each onrushing vehicle, launching up into the air and Air-dashing for a good distance above the passing cars, springing and running along rooftops.

As he notes Bass' glance back, he continues to follow, offering a friendly wave as the pair move on

As he notes Bass' glance back, he continues to follow, offering a friendly wave as the pair move on.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'I will be. I have Rush with me.'.

(Ch. B [Wideband]) Dawn transmits: 'Oi...you know, if this /is/ a trap for Rock...lemme put it this way. Th' Hoverbikes ready?'.

(Ch. B []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'They should be.'.

(Ch. B [GoodGuy-Central]) Michael Eildath transmits: 'They're ready.'.

(Ch. B [Wideband]) Dawn transmits: ''Kay. I have this funny feeling all of a sudden...'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'Most likely. Mike, If I need you, leap in the Albie and come on down.'.

(Ch. B [GoodGuy-Central]) Michael Eildath transmits: 'Roger.'.

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Take care out there, Rock.'.

(Ch. A [Hunter-Main]) Rock transmits: 'I will. I will only follow him untill I am sure he is gone...'.

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: 'He may have other ideas.'.

<Soon...>

Bass continues his course straight for the direction of the teleporter chambers, keeping his speed up. It isn't long before the giant facility itself is starting to come into view...and he leaps down from the freeway, continuing to bear straight for it at top speed.

Rock rockets /right/ after Bass as he heads for the giant facility that is the Teleportation Area of Neo-Tokyo. His face is set as he dashes after him at top speed, his buster singing it's ominous song. Rush flying on high dives lower, moving back and closer to Rock just in case he needs an escape route.

Kain is off to the corner, of the teleporting room, chatting civilly with Sarah.

Bass keeps right on his course...barreling for the teleportation facility, and going right through the front gates, even snapping off the turnstiles with his passage. They just don't make doors like they used to don't they?

He moves up the steps, taking them four at a time...until he reaches the very top. And it's there that he....stops. And just like that, he turns around to face Rock once more, setting his hands on his hips.

One of the teleporters activates with an incoming signal as Rock jets into the facility. Whoever's coming in is over six feet tall. And is rezzes into... Ballade!?

That's right, the Elite defender of Wily has arrived. Already in powered mode, his shoulders crackling with violet and gold energy, his face hidden behind his faceplate. Behind him, teleporters start activating, one by one and spilling out Sniper Joes, shields raised.

Kain turns around and immediately frowns at Bass, oO(Just when you thought you were going to have a peaceful day...)Oo. He quickly removes his civilian clothing to reveal his Strider uniform, and starts striding towards Bass' general direction, frowning slightly.

(Ch. B [GoodGuy-Central]) Michael Eildath transmits: 'What's goin' on out there, boss? You need the air support yet?'.

Sarah Storm stops talking to Kain and blinks several times at Bass. "Umm...getting sorta crowded here?" Sighing softly at Kain the youngest strider frowns. "You know I am not getting any younger Kain. I would really like to see my next birthday sometime soon." Slowly she tosses her crutches to the side and limps after Kain.

Sword Man suddenly appears within the teleporter, his upper hald bobbing menacingly. His mouth is curled in a dark and angry sneer of both contempt and anger. In the grasp of his left hand is his right wrist, connected to the blue steel of the infamous stolen blade. As he looks down, he moves his eyes in a 'V' shape, but says nothing. A small shimmer of heat rises from his head and his blade, refracting the area about him.

You send a tightbeam radio transmission to Michael Eildath: "From the way Bass was...it smells like a trap of some sort."

Kain shakes his head at Sarah, "I know, and you're still injured. Just stay back. Hopefully, Bass wouldn't notice you."

Michael Eildath sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "Know where he is? I think I'm gonna head out and look for him."

You send a tightbeam radio transmission to Michael Eildath: "Not precidely. But I know they were headed probebly in the direction of the telepoters. Rock wanted to make sure he'd be out of the city at least."

You can suddenly feel the soft breeze of the wind, which slightly grows to a stronger humidity. The breath of the wind grows stronger, as there is something descending from the heavens. The wind takes a deep breath, as the petals of the cherry blossom softly and slowly descends from the skies, fluttering closer as it signifies an arrival.

There is a golden light that is descending from the heavens, lookling like a thick line. As it lands to the ground, it suddenly materializes into a Golden Colored Samurai, who is just stands there, looking through the area. He then scans his surroundings, planning to change to his form. But he suddenly notices a scene going on, and may as well contact the Mavericks.

The Blue Bomber follows /right/ on into the facility after Bass, snaping through the front cages and shoving past them and leaping over the turnstyles, the Ruby Rover flying right at his shoulder. Rock then halts on a dime, skidding up and kicking up a small wake before him as he halts at the base of the steps, glaring up at Bass where he stands at the top... Rush hovering at his side. All the while, Mega Man's buster continues to sing it's deadly song.

And then, the flash of energy from one of the teleporters catches his attention... and he watches Ballade slowly make his entrance, offering a nod to him as well, his eyes narrowing at the Powered mode in which he is in. And then he follows the trail of each of the Sniper joes before looking to Bass.

"A Trap, eh? Good."

And then Rock notes the arrival of Sword as well, nodding. "And a throughout one. Well... am I going to have to kick you all back through those Teleporters, or are you going to leave quietly?"

By his solder, Rush is snarling angrily at the Masters

Twila Peterson hmphs. "I don't know. Probably with the old man's attempt to force me to marry him."

Kain frowns, "If you think this is fun, Sarah, I hate to see what you consider, 'work'," He murmurs [softly, eyeing the Master XO.

Dr. Pavel Cossack raises hishand trying to conceal his msile. "Oh yes. I remeber that incident. Heheh" he chuckles lsightly eye's slightly widen.

Twila Peterson narrows here eyes abd grunts. "Least Wily never kissed *you*."

"Oh I don't think you're going to have to worry about that Megaman..." Bass coos softly.

"I guess even the mighty Maverick Hunter CO has to be reminded now and then why it's not wise to wander far from his friends. Especially after going so far as to kick ME in the back. I didn't think you had it in you. Oh well. We'll only need about five seconds to do what we plan to...."

With that, he straightens and raises his voice for all to hear...namely his troops behind him.

"READY..." At that, his own hand shifts to its buster form, as he pulls his arm up, bent at the elbow.

"...AIM!"...

His arm snaps forward, now bearing straight on Rock's form.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'Reinforcements would be welcome'.

"FIRE!"

And with that, Bass' buster starts off, a loud *BWOOOOOOM* announcing it's discharge as it kicks back his elbow.

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Rock?!'.

(Ch. A [Hunter-Main]) Rock transmits: '*sound of blasterfire* Oh... they did /not/ just try this... Don't worry...'.

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: '*wince* Sounds like they did.'.

The Joes immediately snap to attention upon hearing Bass' voice, and follow the commands given explicetly. Shields drop and blasters come up as the Joe's open fire at the Commander of the Maverick hunters.

Sword Man looks down upon the little blue hero with despite and anger. With his blade glowing red hot, he glares deeply at his opponent. Suddenly, the heat around the knightly Master arises to a sweltering level, the furnace of his disdain turning into power. His stolen blade seems almost to melt....

FWOOOOSH!

It erupts into flame as he swings it with might, sending a wave of fire at the Hunter...

A hoverbike is enroute, although a distance away from the scene, carrrying a lone passanger. The authorities may have been notified already but Twila still wants to aid in making certain the area is clear and to help with any injuries.

Mega Man glares up at Bass with those sapphire blues, shaking his head slowly. "Bass... thanks for the warning." And Rock ignites his Dash jets of an instant, rocketing to the side even as Bass calls out the 'READY...', Rush rocketing to the opposite side... 'AIM...' And they all take aim apon him even as his colors begin to change. He has to take as many of them out as he can before the reinforcements arrive. And then the blasts begin fireing and Mega man /SPRINGS/ even as they impact the ground, teleporters, the walls, and the shattered gate and turnstyles, the cuncussion of the Ballade Cracker sends Rock hurtling end over end, the flame wave searing past him close enough to singe his armor along one side. And with a battered /CLANG/ the Blue Bomber slams into the wall of the Teleportation Facility, shaking his head to clear it as he leaps backwards, igniting dash jets as he darts into an alcove.

His colors now are a red for his helmet and hands, blue for his shins and arms, and white for the rest of his body.

And his hands slowly raise even as the sniper joe's shots /SLAM/ against the barrier shielding him barrely from the onslaught... and then he pauses a few moments to gather his wits, then springs back out from behind the barrier, throwing his arms foward as he calls forth the potent energies of the weapon he uses, and from between his upraised hands launches a veritable /storm/ of swiftly forming, armor peircing, Ice Shuriken... sending them up and for the essembled rows of Robot Masters as he springs through the air.

"BLIZZARD ATTACK!!"

. o ( Oh this was a bad idea... )

Maverick Hunter Ride Armor <Albatross II> moves in quickly, tearing a swath of ionized trails through the air at it speeds towards the scene.

Bass narrows his eyes as Rock goes ballistic with the weapon he's accessed, prepping the blizzard attack for it's use. Even as the Blue bomber switches color....so too does Bass, adopting a purple at the same time. As the ice shurikens start to whip about, he crouches slightly, and points his buster forward, a turbine starting to whirl within it. And within seconds, that spinning, twirling vortex of air suddenly spews forward, growing in size as the Storm Tornado is fed by the Dark Knight's powers. Larger and larger it grows, until finally, the blizzard shurikens are unable to escape, and are literally sucked -into- it in the process, whirling about as they join the monstrous winds, which grow more intense with each passing second.

"You just don't know when to quit...do you Rock?" Bass leers, narrowing his eyes.

"We're QUITE finished here Robot Masters. Leave this fool to his...rubble. Maybe he'll find some sense of purpose amidst the wreckage and the carnage."

With that, he stands up, drawing both hands above him, fingers spread wide...as the tornado answers his call, rising up in front of him. And in the next instant, he smashes his hands outwards. Like that, the Storm Tornado releases itself in an EXPLOSION of high powered winds. The razor sharp shurikens from before are suddenly redirected, to anything and EVERYTHING in sight. Equipment, civilian, Hunter or Robot Master if they were slow to follow their commander's orders.

With this done, Bass already is taking a step back, towards the teleporters themselves.

Ballade is already turning towards the teleporters in an attempt to dodge Rock's attack - he only arrived for this one attack. He raises and brings down a hand, signalling the Joes to follow him. They turn even as Bass unleashes his own weapon.

The graceful Elite pauses to look over his shoulder, and knowing Bass, dives for the teleporter he came out of. De-rezzing before can unleash the hail of icy death.

Very few of the Joes make it, ice blades slicing them into ribbons of armor and circutry, minor detonations as power cores fail.

The man makes his way to take notice of the reploids and the war. He feels the artic wind breathing upon him. He goes silent as he presses his arms out, letting the tendrils of the cold cover him. GAH!!! Perfect move Rock! >_< He grits his teeth to the cold, dropping to the ground. Well, he ended up in the middle of it.. He then looks over towards the energy blades coming his way. He grits his teeth as he places his right hand to his forehead, letting the beam swirl within his grasp. He then blasts the energy to the shurikens heaidng his way as he backs up. He looks over towards the Joes that drops to the ground. Oh great..... Bit backs up as he tries to distance himself from the wind's distance, growling as he peers towards X. He ponders of finishing him off or help him...and kill the Commander himself afterwards.....It is the honor of the samurai not to strike a down, unless you did that damage...^_^

Gaining distance towards the site, Twila slows upon hearing explosions, sighoing as her suspicions were correct after all. Before she can pick up speed she's met with a piece of flying debris and knocked right off her bike and tumbles onto to pavement, out cold upon hitting the hard unforgiving ground.

[OOC] Bass woos at Twila. "Do I get six points for that?"

[OOC] Twila Peterson says, "You get a tttttttthbts :-)"

[OOC] Bass says, "...good enough."

Sword Man readies himself for the impact of the Blizzard Storm that does not come. After which he feels releived and glad of being spared the damage to his structure. At Bass's command, he turns on his heals, leaving rock behind. He hates to treat the Hunter in such a dishonorable manner, but he must follow orders to his dismay. As his large strides head toward the teleporters, a sharp pain courses accross his backside: A stab in the back. If not for the orders of his superior, he would attack right there, but with controlled rage he steps up to follow closer to the other two.

Wind Man just moves for the teleporters as quickly as possible. Walking into an attack pattern is never any fun.

Kain shouts at the same time that Bass 'punches' the Tornado. "SARAH! GET DOWN!" And immediately gets down himself, with the blades causing several cuts but none serious if he been standing up when the assault occurred. "..."

Maverick Hunter Ride Armor <Albatross II> spins, thrusters flaring as the armor comes down quickly and safely in the pounding wind.

Sarah Storm drops to the ground behind Kain or more like falls to ground since she can't really manuver very well with a broken leg....<grumble at Ballade>. Blades cut into her skin but since she is behind Kain, he is getting the worse of it.

The Blue Bomber springs through the air, having unleashed his weapon, doing his best to damage, cripple, or otherwise disable the Robot Masters currently arrayed against him, and even then he notices as Bass changes his color to the dark purples, his his opening wide. . o O ( Definatly not one of my better ideas... ) And Rock lands, skidding down along the ground even as Bass unleashes his power, Rock's eyes opening wide as those shuriken still in flight are pulled into the wreckage. Only now does he notice the danger... the few civilians out and around. "NO!!!"

And Rock's color instantly changers once more, as he calls apon one other power gained from a fallen Robot Master. And his Colors turn to that of Fire and Ash. And Rock's arms shoot out, hands igniting in flame as he calls out to the very air around him as the Tornado explodes, using the power of the attack to excite the particles of the air... moving them faster and faster untill he creates a littleral /WALL/ of Flame, erecting it around and behind him... melting those Ice Shuriken that flies through that wall is melted into nothingness... and as the first shockwave of the Tornado comes, Rock exerts the shere force of that weapon and another's, using currents of supercooled air to keep the flame wall from flying back with the explosion of wind.

Then... with a slow collapse of it's user... the wall of fire winks out as Rock collapses to his knees, barely catching himself on hands and knees.

As for the Teleportation chamber? ... at least objects can be repaired

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: '*weak and panting* Is... everyone... all right?'.

(Ch. B [Wideband]) Dawn transmits: 'Mike's a good pilot. I'm flyin' some /real/ friendly skies here, bro.'.

(Ch. B [GoodGuy-Central]) Michael Eildath transmits: 'Yeah, boss. We're windblown but steady here.'.

(Ch. B []) Dr. Pavel Cossack transmits: 'Vhat happened?'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'I think... there are... injured... We need... medcrews'.

And like that, it all seems to calm down once more. The winds have stopped, the blizzards have stopped, the firestorms have stopped. As Rock falls to his knees, Bass narrows his eyes slightly, but makes no comments. Does he raise his buster and blast Rock while he's down and helpless? Does he kick his opponent while he can't fight back?

No.

He simply turns around, and moves back towards the teleporters themselves. Some have been outright destroyed...but a few are still in relatively one piece. He approaches the one that appears to be the most whole, and punches in his destination.

After a few crackles and fizzes, the tube then kicks in, and Bass disappears in a sudden flash of purple light.

The fog spreads wide through the room, covering the escape of the Masters, whatever routes they may take...

(Ch. B [Wideband]) Dawn transmits: 'Did somebody say Medcrews? I'll put in a call t' Namura General, and do what I can with my own stuff...'.

(Ch. B []) Dr. Pavel Cossack transmits: 'Vhat is your location again?'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: '*still weak sounding, and out of breathe* The Teleportation Fascility. It is going to need some... repairs.'.

(Ch. B []) Dr. Pavel Cossack transmits: 'I need confirmation on that? You say Teleport is out?"'.

(Ch. B [Wideband]) Dawn transmits: 'Not ours. Neo Tokyo's.'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'The Neo-Tokyo fascility'.

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'And some should... still be functional...'.

Meanwhile, around the facility some of the civvilains still remain. Some remain standing...watching...while other lay injured. A young Hunter medic is among the latter. The blood flowing from the gash to the side of the head mixes with her bound reddish locks...making tiny pools on the ground beneath her.

One of the less damaged teleporters sputters and flickers, finally recieving a good signal. With a hum, one of Repliforce's newest is disgorged. A reploid wering the white and red of the medic.

Grenadier Medic:

Its... a Medic. This reploid stands about five and a half feet tall, and is outfitted to look like a traditional medic of the World War II era in style. The white Hard Helmet with the bright red cross, the completely white armor with red crosses. However, some concessions have been made for the modern battlefield. Both shoulders are heavily reinforced, and the armor is designed to take some punishment. In addition to the repair and medical kits built into the armor of each leg, there are also weapon ports. Built into the right shoulder is a missile laucher, with three exit ports. Also, built into the forearms of Grenadier are grenade dispensers, hooked up to the ammo supply in his back.

Blinking a few times, Grendier looks at the damage and shakes his head. He was coming to see the sights of Tokyo... and finds himself in a war zone instead. Reaching down to his side, he unstraps his medical kit.

Bit blinks, suddenly noticing as all of the beings disappear. He looks back to Rock, staring him down. He shakes his head, deciding that it is not a good time to fight him. So it looks like there is no need for Bit to help Rock......He'll live....to die in Bit's hand. This Maverick keeps his silence as he slowly departs to the portal, but notices as the Robot Masters are leaving as well. He goes silent, keeping his fist opened as he stops for a moment.

Kain slowly gets up, and looks around and spies Twila, "Rock!" He exclaims, "Twila!"

After making sure Mega Man knows of Twila's situation, Kain turns his attention to Sarah, "Sarah, are you okay?"

(Ch. C [RF/MH-Allied]) Grenadier Medic transmits: 'What... what happened?'.

Sword Man turns to face the blue hero with angry eyes. His European voice sounds in the open air. "I am sorry that I have not given warning, but a dishonorable man deserves nothing more than given." At that he turns sharply, then adds "Perhaps you should be more chivalrous." With what he needed said he turns to the keypad and enters the transporter, leaving for home, or wherever it is that the Masters leave to...

Rock remains on his hands and knees for slow minutes, returning to his true colors as he slowly rises, looking around to note the damage. And Rock slowly sighs... . o O ( Not one of my better ideas. ) And Rock turns, looking out the shattered front doors, his eyes scanning the area for arrivals, wounded, and... hopefuly... no casualties.

Then... sapphire blues open wide as he spies... the locks of red hair. And Rock, even ignoring the presence of Bit... rockets foward... he hears Kain's words, and it only spurs him faster...

"TWILA!!"

And Rock is almost instantly by her side... kneeling and slowly, calming the panic in him, begins to look her over to judge her wounds. "Oh no... what have I done...?"

Sarah Storm nods and slowly gets to her feet looking rather nervous at the devastation around her. "This isn't going to be easy to fix." Sighing softly Sarah hobbles towards where Rock is. "Rock...are you okay?"

Michael Eildath leaps from his Ride Armor, looking worriedly at Twila... but not running over... don't wanna crowd.

Grenadier Medic looks up at the loud cry, pulled out of his examination of the destruction, and minor shock. He sees the downed young woman, and hears the concern in everyone's voice as they speak of her. Hefting his medkit, he breaks into a run over the damaged flooring.

"Let me through. I'm a medical officer..."

Bit makes his way to the controls of the Maverick base, beginning to press the controls.

Suddenly, Bit's golden body fizziles into a sphere, before disappearing from view.

Kain nods and looks over at Twila, "Well, Sarah, can you do anything for her?" he asks quietly. He also notes Rock's despair, but says nothing.

Nothing save a tightening of a deep frown that's on his face.

At the moment, the young woman's skin tone is pale, marred by several streaks of crimson on the right side of her head...above and to the back of her hear. Although not exceedinly large, the cut looks as if it will require some stitches to seal. A concussion is probable...and more than likely the main reason Twila's in an unconscious state.

Rock kneels before Twila... knowing better then to move her... he looks about to all those. "Medic! I need a Medic!" Rock also, knowing well of the need for all, especialy the civilians... calls out again. "Mike! Help see to the wounded!" Rock then looks to the side, remembering now whose voice called out to him... "Kain!" Then Rock looks to Sarah... shaking his head... "Sarah..." Rock... slowly closes his eyes... "I am sorry... I put you all in danger." Rock looks down to Twila, his eyes full of worry, slowly begining to brim with tears.

Then as the Medical officer comes through, Rock looks up and nods. "Hurry! Check her, please... I dont have enough skill." Rock closes his eyes... slowly rising and looking down to Twila with worry, concern, and dread in his eyes...

. o O ( What have I done? )

Rush slowly pads out from behind the Alcove he was behind, limping slightly, but otherwise fine as he whimpers softly as he looks around at all the damage.

Sarah Storm gently pats Rock on the shoulder and hobbles towards Twila, her first aid kit already out and ready for use. "Its okay. Lets see what we all can do?"

You paged Dr. Pavel Cossack with 'Basically, some are tending to the wounded. Twi got hurt by falling debris.'.

Grenadier Medic kneels down beside Twila, reaching out to check pulse and respiration. He glances up at Rock. "She's... alright." He scans Twila carefully. "Concussed... and this will take some stitches, but her neck is intact."

He gives Rock a reassuring smile as he pulls gauze, needle and thread out of his medkit.

Dr. Pavel Cossack softly heads over to Rock saluting. His eye's casting around over the debris. "Oh are ve over here? Anything I can do?" he asks as he pulls a losse boulder here and there.

Rock slowly closes his eyes, accepting the reassurance from Sarah, and slowly opening his eyes to lookd to Grenader... offering a sigh of relief, dropping to his knees slowly in sheer exhaustion and relief. "Thanke god..." Rock sighs slowly... then looks up as Cossack speaks... nodding. "Help see to the wounded, Cossack..." Rock pauses then, looking over to Kain, wincing as he notes cuts from some of those Shuriken that either were launched before, or made it by somehow... "... Kain... are you all right? Sarah?" Rock looks to her now... then looks to all of the others.

Dr. Pavel Cossack nods walking around suprvising and advising other teams glancing this way and hethro. Stooping down to admire work and critize others

Kain has several slashes upon his body, not too deep, but there. And he still doesn't respond to Rock's words not at first. He then after taking a deep breath, he looks at Rock, "Why?" He asks, "Why couldn't you just let retreat? Whatever he did, it just couldn't be serious enough to chase him here, and put them all in danger."

"Just tell me this: Why."

At this point in time Twila continues laying still, her form awaiting the "needle and thread"...

Sarah Storm turns towards Kain and glares at him. "Enough Kain, please. He made a mistake. Something we all do. He never knew this would happen."

Grenadier Medic carefully stitches the cut closed with a few deft swipes of the needle. Counting on the concussion to keep her from feeling the pain of getting stitches. With a fine touch, he seals the cut and covers it with gauze, wrapping a bandage carefully around Twila's head.

"I'll see to the others in a moment..." He checks his scanner again. Good... the concussion is a minor one. Looks worse than it is. Safe to wake her up. "Miss? Miss, I need you to wake up..."

Dr. Pavel Cossack hmms apraochign Rock. "Thinks lok vell enough in hand. glancing to kain and the young Sarah Storm. "Do you need help sir?"

Michael Eildath hops back into the Albatross, since there isn't much he can do, and starts clearing debris.

Those words hit Rock like a hammer, closing his eyes slowly as he shakes his head, siting back on his ankles and sighs. Then he speaks in a hollow note... "I... thought to follow Bass out of the city to make sure he didn't cause trouble on his way out. It was foolish of me... I should have just remembered the times of the past... when Bass just left after doing his damage. It's my fault, Kain. All I wanted to do was make sure he didn't cause any more destruction while leaving the city." Rock... sighs... keeping his eyes closed. Rock notes Sarah's words as well.

. o O ( A mistake. I make far to many of them. One of these days... I am going to get someone killed for my mistakes...)

And Rock slowly opens his eyes as Grenadier speaks, looking to him and then down to Twila as he treats her wounds.

The young woman flinches at the touch. Although it appears to be something more than just a reflex action. With a quieted gasp Twila tightens her eyes in a slightly pained grimace, offers selveral blinks, and finaly opens her eyes. A hand almost immediately goes for the bandaged wound while she forces herself to sit up, having to await a few moments for some minor diziness to pass. "Wh---what happened?"

Kain shakes his head at Pavel, "No sir, but thanks for asking," oO(The cuts will heal in time...) "But there is a person here trapped," He notes to Pavel, as he pushes the metal out of the way. He also notes Sarah's words and merely nods, tho he is still upset with Rock.

Grenadier Medic smiles. Good. "You took a bump to the head, Miss. Take it easy, and you should be fine." He pats her on the shoulder, comfortingly. "Now, I need to take care of the other injured..." He turns to Rock. "Keep her upright - she'll just be a bit dizzy for a while." Then he turns around, evaluating Kain and Sarah. As he scans Sarah, he narrows his eyes.

"Young lady... you should not be walking on that leg unsupported..." He moves towards her... ever seen an angry doctor? Well....

Rock slowly smiles as those eyes open... and that voice rises from her... then he speaks softly. "Shh... stay still for a minute more. You will be all right... just rest." Rock then looks to Grenadier as he gives his orders, and he steps foward, slowly sliping his arms around Twila and draws her against him, supporting her with his own body, speaking softly. "Just take it easy..."

Sarah Storm just shakes her head at Cossack as well. "I am fine, thank you anyways." Seeing that Twila is already being helped she wanders towards Rock. "Here let me at least help you, please?" She whispers. Her eyes widen at the medics comment and she grabs a crutch trying to fend him off. "I am fine! Honest. There are somethings more important then a stupid leg!"

(Ch. B [Dragonfire]) Rock transmits: 'Funny... Not trusting Bass gets you in trouble... and Trusting Bass gets you in even more trouble. *a sigh*'.

Dr. Pavel Cossack says, "She's being tended to. Now if you vould please! I vould like to examine your leg."

Grenadier Medic looks around at all the medics who are entering the area, treating the injured, then turns back to Sarah. "True. But right now, my job is to make sure the injured are being tended. And you qualify." He glances at the crutch as it's waved in a menacing fashion.

"Hmm. Well... if you sit down, and get off that leg, I'll leave you be. You certainly seem mobile enough."

Twila Peterson mumbles a thank you to the kind doctor, not really noticing the tone he takes with his next patient. She keeps her gloved hand over the bandage, wishing the dull throbbing would stop. "Lemme guess...it was a trap after all...wasn't it?" she questions, withholding a wince as she moves. It was enevitable she would recieve more brusies.

Dr. Pavel Cossack blinks at the Medic. "Soldier I have three nobel prizes. At least let me look over somebody" he chuckles loudly, his beard shacking in the breeze

Sarah Storm mutters lowly at you all. "These are old injuries. I am fine. I am not going to keel over and die because of it. Trust me I will be fine, honest!"

Kain looks back at Rock, and slowly shakes his head, "I know I shouldn't be yelling at you, Mega, since I did the same thing, once." He sighs, "But at the same, all I had is this," He draws out his Yin Cipher, the brilliant white glow lighting up the area, before Kain places it away, "You, however, have a far dangerous weapon. Far more dangerous than any Ride Armor could ever be. And it's your solemn responsibility that incidents like this..."

Kain incidents around the Teleporters, "Never happens."

The first action she can even think to do upon gating in is... blink. Twice. Her indifferent expression fades to a frown of concern upon seeing the utter decimation of the surrounding area - and wonders why there was not an advisory posted. Maybe she missed it. Meredith lowers her hands to her sides, heels clacking against the rubble littered floor. Her head cranes, scanning from left to right. She's no medic, nor worker, but is a compassionate person non-the-less.

She readjusts her purse strap, and continues out toward the street, catching a glimpse of... (fill in the blank?> ...possibly, in the process.

Grenadier Medic smiles at Cossack. "Sorry Sir. Just trying to do my job. I've been told I can be a bit overzealous."

Twila Peterson allows herself to lean against Rock's form, not aware of his own injuries or drainage at the moment.

Dr. Pavel Cossack grunts. "I should say so."

Sarah Storm frowns at Kain and shakes her head. "Kain, I believe he already is in pain." Her eyes focus on the others as she takes Fred from her pocket and holds it up threatening. "Okay...back off. I have a koosh ball and I know how to use it!"

Rick Morgan is arriving at the scene at a quick run.....quite literally. About 150 mph or so. Thus, it isn't long before he gets to the scene of devastation, and skids to a halt in a slight shower of sparks. He dosen't notice Mary's arrival just yet. Instead he's scouting the injured and having a look around....when he notices a certain familiar figure sitting up.

With a groan, he slaps a hand to his forehead. Well at least panic dosen't set in. She -is- sitting upright, and appears to be in one piece right? With that, he makes his way over towards Twila and comes to a stop. "I guess I shoulda figured you'd be around here somewhere..." he grunts, eyeing Rock's damage as well as he kneels next to the two. He eyes Twila's injury critically. "You ok?"

Rock looks up and to Sarah... nodding slowly. "You can help. But... do as the Doctor says." Rock shakes his head slowly, and holds Twila close with a soft sigh... nodding slowly to her... then Rock pauses... listening to the words of Kain as he slowly raises his gaze up to him, nodding slowly... and sighs. "You are absolutely right, Kain." Rock sighs softly, closing his eyes and lowering his head, feeling the white glow from the Yin falling apon him, and feeling the answering pulse from beyond the dampening barriers that keep his weapons locked away when not in use. "That... is... why I was made this way."

Dr. Pavel Cossack blinks and asks "Young Lady, do you know a vile young lady name Dischord?"

Rock looks towards Rick then as he makes his own presence known, a look of sadness crossing his face, and he sighs softly. "The medic said it is just a light consussion... she will be all right with a little bit of time and rest." Rock sighs, cradling Twila close to him, propping her up against his body.

Kain nods, "I'm glad you understand," he smiles slowly.

"And I know something like this, won't happen again."

Kain silently strides away from Rock, now proceeding to help with the injured any way he can.

Twila Peterson glances towards Rick carefully, slightly shifting her weight, then chiding herself for doing so. "Yeah. I'll be fine. Just um...a bump on the head." She rests against

Rock's form, blinking tiredly. "Many injured?"

Grenadier Medic waves to Rick when he's metioned, from where he's doing something to the insides of a reploid businessman. There are a few sparks as he reseals the hatch. "There... that should hold until you can get to a repair facility." He waves over few of the volunteers already showing up, motioning for them to carry him away now that he's stable.

Having helped those not already being helped, he makes his way back over the rubble to where Rock and Co. are resting.

Sarah Storm just blinks at Cossack and shakes her head. Getting in a sitting posing where her foot isn't having pressure against it. Gently she places her hand on Rock's shoulder and gives a weak smile. Looking back at Twila she studies her injuries.

Dr. Pavel Cossack hmms. "Something must be in the vater these days

More curious. Her natural blue eyes pass over the scene, opting to turn the corner to round where the other mass of humanity has gathered. Meredith, unfortunately (sometimes) is the curious sort. She straightens her posture, and advances with care - heels are not meant for cross-country terrain. The last time she tried this, she recalls, she twisted her ankle.

She maneuvers her lithe body through the small gathering, to finally gaze upon the Injured Hunters, the surrounding doctors and... she narrows her eyes. Is that Twila? And the Blue Man she had met at the toy store on the model train?

Her pace quickens.

Rick Morgan gives a quick nod in response to Twila, and a nod in Grenadier Medic's direction for that matter as well. He eyes where she took the whallop to the forehead, and sighs. "I swear, we're going to have to trade in the warranty for you and get some new parts..." he chuckles lightly...reassuringly, before giving Twila's hand a quick squeeze. He then stands up and glances to the side, as if to take in if there's anyone else who needs help. This is when he notices a particular figure approaching, and blinks openly. "What the....?" A step forward is taken, in her direction. "Mary? What are you doing here?"

Dr. Pavel Cossack says, "Mary?"

Twila Peterson whispers to Rock in a low voice...

You whisper 'Rick's got a girlfriend.' to Rock.

Meredith lifts her chin, and halts a considerable distance off. She hesitates for a moment, as if debating the answer - she's actually still a bit awestruck from the level of destruction. Finally, her quiet, gentle voice is heard. "...I... was on the way to.. a meeting."

Dr. Pavel Cossack blinks "Vell I'm sorry Ma'am! Freak monster vith a bad haircut decided to just ruin your day and destroy this place! I'm terribly sorry! How's fifty bucks sounnd? How bout a date vith a famous Scientist?

Kain goes up to a Teleporter Pod, as he hears voices within, "Hold on folks, I'll get you out," He unshealths the Yin, and carefully cuts out a new opening. "The medic's over here," He says, pointing in the general direction of Sarah, Pavel, and GM.

Kain strides over to another blocked and damaged pod, setting forth to free those within...

Grenadier Medic catches part of that, mostly becasue he's now realized how badly messed up Rock is. Riding out a shockwave isn't good for the servos, and his mechanical scanner starts to bleep at him. But... it's not critical, and Rock has enough on his mind.

"Well Sir. I think my presence is no longer needed here. I wish you goodday."

The Blue Bomber accepts the hand on his shoulder gratefully, looking back to Sarah with a nod, then up and to Kain with another nod as he moves off, "Kain! We need to talk." When all hell isn't breaking loose, preferably. And Rock slowly looks down to Twila, and slowly shakes his head... "The Evac Call went out... and thankfully... it wasn't a busy time of night. No one was seriously injured." Rock sighs... "No thanks to me." Rock then slowly turns his gaze to the advancing Medic, nodding. "Thank you, Grenadier... you have been a great help here. Everyone injured will be taken to Namura..."

And indeed, by now, the locales have arrived, and begin getting those now to said hospital.

And then Rock looks to Rick as he speaks, nodding, offering a soft smile. "Probably, Rick... Probably..." Then Rock blinks... watching the little interation there... and blink again... this time at Twila... at the low whisper.

. o O ( Well, thinks get more and more interesting every day. _

Her eyes shift toward Cossak, and widen vaguely as if surprised the offer had been extended. And she is, frankly, at his forwardness. She cants her head to the right, slighly lowered, and amazed look upon her countenance. She turns her eyes to Rick, unable to say anything :)

Rock says, "Take care, Grenadier... you have been a big help..."

Dr. Pavel Cossack grabs her hand. "Allow me to inroduce myself "Pavel Alexis Cossack, Doctor of Robotics, PHD, M.D, P.CI.I, FBI!"

Rick Morgan stops halfway between his jog over towards Meredith to gape and glance back over his shoulder towards Cossack. "Doc!" he blurts out, although not quite sure what next to say. So he goes about making for a distraction of some sort. "Maybe we oughta see to getting Twila and Rock back to base huh?"

Dr. Pavel Cossack blinks "She's your sister?"

Grenadier Medic turns as Kain frees more people from a Teleport Pad, and sighs. "Actually... looks like I have a bit more work to do..." He reaches for the medical scanner, even as civilian Medics arrive on the area. "And you're welcome," he tosses over his shoulder, "I was glad to help."

Twila Peterson mumbles something further to Rock before blinking drearily to Cossack. "I'm Rick's sister..."

You whisper 'I love you anyway if that helps any.' to Rock.

Rock whispers: 'Believe it or not... it does...'.

Rick Morgan suddenly knows what it's like to experience one of those moments where you just wish something would come along and clock you a good one right in the head. Thus allowing you to sink into blissful unconsciousness and not having to deal with any of this. As it is, he smacks his open palm over his face, not sure which way to turn first. "Argh..."

Dr. Pavel Cossack hmms and blinks in thought. "But Rosea vould be most angry so Vick, vould you be dear and escort this young lady to vhereever she desires?"

Sarah Storm blinkblinks at Cossack and shakes her head sadly at the Doctor. "Umm...excuss me for being rude...but shouldn't you be helping those that are injured. Well...since you do have all those degrees..I am sure you are able to use it."

Kain overhears Rock over the potiential noise, and looks over at him, and merely a nod. Once. Yes, there shall be a meeting of the Blue Dragon/Maverick Hunter Facheads... when hell isn't breaking loose.

Kain continues to set those in chambers free, and on their way to either Sarah, Pavel, or GM.

Twila Peterson would offer Rock a kiss on the cheek despite everything...if it didn't hurt to raise her head. As it is, she looks him over questioning, "You hurt badly?" before noticing her brothers display. "Rick...?"

Meredith blinks quietly, gazing down at her suddenly-seized hand. Well, on with formalities.

"A...pleasure, doctor... I'm Meredith Ables... Rick's girlfriend.."

Rock says, "... Anyway..." Rock is taking charge of himself, his wits, and everything else... pity for him that his Headache is back 10 fold... "Dr. Cossack! Can you lend a hand to the wounded?" Rock pauses, placing an internal call... "I just sent a message to the Beureu of Teleportation... they will be here soon to tend to the damaged pods and get the place able to be used..." And Rock gratefully accepts the kiss on the cheek... then looks down to her, speaking softly. "Besides... one monster of a headache... not really..."

Dr. Pavel Cossack grumbles admitting to himself that this kid is a brat. Glancing around nodding "Yes..yes..Vicks Girlfriend a pleasure."

"Asprin...left upper pocket..." Twila mumers out at Rock's self assesment.

Rick Morgan ahems, and glances towards Twila, giving a reassuring motion with his hand. "It's allright Twi. It's nothing. Just take it easy.." He sighs then, and moves over towards Meredith, blinking at how she introduces herself...and blushing just a bit. Well....perhaps that's one way to put it. As such he moves a hand up to gently touch her shoulder, as he leans closer to give her some measure of an explanation of what just happened.

Rick Morgan whispers to Meredith: 'You ... missed ... ... ruckus ... ... ... ... ... damage ... ... ... ... result.'.

She can only hope he has let go of her hand at this point, and the phrase that she's Rick's girlfriend has stuck before she is lead into another uncomfortable situation. Meredith peers toward Rick, lost in such a predicament.

"Is.. there anything I could do to help? ...I could call workers from the plant to... assist in the cleanup.."

Rock offers a soft sigh, and reaches foward to take said asprin from said upper left pocket, leaning down to offer Twila a soft kiss on the forehead. By their side now, is Rush, who sits calmly and patiently... not really damaged, but more worried then anything... offering soft whimpers and nuzzles to the two of them as Rock pops about 4 of the nanite pills that count for Android Asprin... channeling them through himself to where they are needed. "Thanks..." Rock then reaches over and ruffles Rush's head softly, "Don't worry boy... it will be all right..."

Dr. Pavel Cossack says, "Ve have enough. Repliforce vill fly in and take care of most of the sutff. Although for some reason they view this area as our turf."

Twila then smiles, overhearing Meridith. "See...told ya," only to great it somewhat a moment later. "I'm Rock's girlfriend." And if her voice slurrs a little, it's not due to the injury directly. She's just a little...tired. "Hey, Rush."

Sarah Storm gently lifts herself with the help of her crutches and wanders towards those that are wounded. Taking out her repair kit she quietly rummages though it, removing several items. Her voice seems rather very calm and quiet towards her patients, almost soothing to them. Treating them with care, the young girl refuses to be finished with them. She would work on a person, helping their wounds then go back to them awhile later just to see if they are okay."

Rick Morgan nods slowly at that, agreeing with Cossack where that's concerned. "You'd actually be suprised how quickly the local cleanup crews have learned to get things all fixed up. Wel...they've had alot of practice at it too for that matter I guess." He grunts at that part, before glancing to the side. "As far as wounded go, I think we're getting the last of them out of here."

And indeed, the Locales are now busy and arrived, tending to wounded even as the Beureu of Teleportation begins to work on the Teleportation systems, speaking into their radios and getting in touch with others acrost the world as they shut down to damaged sections

Meredith nods slowly, a small smile passing her thin lips. "Good... good." She seems to slide into a trance, for just a moment. A gentle breeze sweeps across the scene, carrying with it the bitter cold of the north east. An errant strand of platinum blonde hair falls free from its bind to dangle against her cheek.

Something brings her back to reality. "Oh. Dear. I'm going to be late..."

Twila Peterson then snugs against Rock a little more, eyelids dropping.

Rick Morgan blinks at that, and tilts his head to the side. "Late? Oh yeah, you said you were here for a meeting of some sort. What was it for? Although if it winds up you don't get there on time I'd hope they understand...." He glances at the rubble of the teleportation district. "...given recent events and all."

Kain watches the assistance arrives, decides to depart for the moment, and does so.

Rock chuckles softly at Twila's words, nodding. "Indeed. And that you are..." Rock then looks to Rush, smiling softly before gathering Twila further up into his arms and slowly rising with her in them. "Lets go back to base... Rick... if you would like to stay here and talk to... miss? Ahhh yes... Meredith. Pleasure to meet you again, by the way." Rock smiles to her, then looks to Kain and Sarah... "Will you two be all right? You may come with us if you wish... but probably best to get your wounds treated by some of the med-techs here... we can talk later, Kain... and we will."

Rock then... finds himself talking to one smaller ninja... and nothing but air. "... how does he do that?"

Twila Peterson then offers a small wave. "Bye, Rick. Bye, Rick's girlfriend."

"Again, it was a pleasure meeting you, Dr. Cossack." She offers a friendly wave to the gentleman, before beginning to back away. "Rick, please. Do call me and keep me informed on your sister's condition." Another step back, she nods to Rock. "Be safe, sir."

Again, something haunts her into pausing her exit. Perhaps she's waiting on some confirmation.

The Hunter medic seems to almost snuggle as she's lifted, doing little to protest against being taken back. Almost welcoming it in fact. She'll ask of what actually happened later...when her head is more clear. "Home?"

Rock nods down to Twila... "Home."

Sarah Storm just snickers and winks towards Rock. "Oh we all tend to disappear into thin air." Glancing around casually she stares back at Rock. "Well not much I can do here now. I will be fine, but what about you." Ever so slowly the ninja hobbles forth. "Will you be okay?"

"Then home, James," Twila says softly.

"Hey...." Rick says, as he takes both of Meredith's hands in his quickly. He can see by her motions that she's rushed...and apparently has to get to her meeting soon...so he gets his words in while he can. "I'll keep you informed, don't worry. And uh....if you're free sometime later...maybe we can get together again soon?" He lets that last part trail in a slightly lowered tone. Hey he's not trying to broadcast to the world here.

Rock looks to Sarah and nods, offering a soft smile. "Yeah... I just need to rest... And... thank you... and thank... Kain for me. He helped." Rock shakes his head slowly, then smiles tenderly to Sarah. "Just go get some rest... please... there are still some teleporters operational or you could go to Namura for the night." Rock would hug... but his arms are full... "I have to get Twila back home..." Rock looks down to Rush. "Stay with Sarah... make sure she gets where she needs to go." Rush gives a solemn nod, and a bark! Then Rock looks to Sarah. "Rush will take you where you need to go..."

"I'd love to, Rick." This, of course, spoken in hushed tones. But that does not a bystander from choking on his drink - one of her shift workers. She lofts a slender, silvery brow, noting how often people begin choking when Rick is present near her, but thinks nothing of it.

"Allright..." Rick returns with a quick nod and a small smile, giving her hands a squeeze before finally releasing them. At that, he then adds as his expression changes to a lopsided grin. "Have a good uh...meeting."

Sarah Storm gives a quick nod to Rock and scratches Rush's ear. "Hey Rush. Wanna check out my base?"

The young woman offers a tiny whistle...more than likely not loud enough for Rick to really hear. She wouldn't really waht to tease him like that would she? Nope...of course not. She doesn't say much for now however. Merely, offers a sigh.

"...Peshaw. Meetings are never lively when someone else conducts them." She chances to place a small friendly kiss upon Rick's left cheek, before hurrying off. "I shall speak with you soon, Rick."

Rush barks cheerfully! Then he shimmers and transforms... turning to in fact... a variant of the Rush Jet... combinine the inner, inclosed seat of The Rush Marine.

Despite how all of the other Robo-Dogs being stronger then Rush... /NONE/ can match his Metamorphic skills, not even Treble.

And Rock nods to Sarah, then smiles to Rick and Meredith... before heading off through the crowd, tenderly carrying his half asleep charge back to base, Ala Rock Express!

Rick Morgan blinks once, and actually reaches up with the tip of his fingers to lightly touch his cheek even as Meredith moves to hurry off. "Uh... y..yeah..." he offers, before raising his hand to give her a wave....and a bit of a goofy grin. Amazing how in many cases all it takes is a girl to have a guy lose all semblence of intelligence.

How true /that/ is...

Meredith disappears in the mass of workers, going to her destination. Someone is choking even harder nearby.

"Would love to rp more but...I'm beginning to see double. If someone could drop me in medbay? Or my quarters?"

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"Good afternoon. I'm Murk Muckraker, with this week's feature, 'Footage That's Too Good to Pass Up'. This weeks video was sent via an anonymous transmission. With the help of our skilled technicians and investigative reporting, we've learned that this is acutual footage of that fearless hero to us all, Commander X of the Maverick Hunters."

The footage cues up, filling the entire screen.

Rock blinks as Bass turns his back on him, then he shakes his head slowly. "I can, yeah... will I? ... not when I can just kick your retreating aft..." Rock then instantly ignites his Dash Jets, rocketing foward straight at Bass as blinding speed. And Rock spins mid-dash, aiming a kick directly for Bass' behind. Which connects, and sends the Robot Master sprawling to his knees.

The footage ends with a bit of static. "And there you have it folks! Commander X, attacking a fleeing robot from behind in a completely undignified manner! You heard it here first: Commander X - Hero, or schoolyard bully! Stay tuned!"

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