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***************AT ATTENTION*****************
<Ripper> @@
<Revanche> @@
<Wildchild> @@
<Torrent> @@
<Iceman> @@
<Takillya> @@
<Gambit> @@
<Syke> @@
***************SIM BRIEF****************
LAST TIME ON X-FACTOR....<Syke> ::sighs and shakes his head:: Hm? Of course. Just disappointed that you came early.. would have liked a few more hours with him and all.
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SCENE> HAZARD STILL HANGS FROM THE CEILING BY ROPES, SYKE FACES THE REST OF X-FACTOR INSIDE THE BUILDING
<Ripper> ::stares at Syke:: let him go
<Takillya> well, we finally found him.
<Gambit> ::stands there, ready, holding his staff::
<Torrent> ::powers up a water blast and glares at Syke::
<Takillya> now can we please have him back, Mister?
<Revanche> ::psi blade appears in hand, her katana in the other::
<Syke> ::swings the bat around, resting it on his shoulder:: Umm... I don't know. Why do you want him?
<Ripper> cause we do
<Takillya> he's our friend.
<Wildchild> ::Eyes Syke cautiously, preparing for any sudden movements::
<Dragon> ::eyes flare slightly, and she stands still, watching Syke::
<Gambit> ::takes out a few card, holding them in his left hand, not charging them yet::
<Syke> Friend? Doubt that. He may be suicidal but he has standards. ::smirks::
<Ripper> ::reaches for his axe::
<Torrent> ::looks at Haz::((So this is the legendary Hazard....Yikes! He doesn't look too good.))
<Ripper> ::grins slightly:: yeah he left you behind
<Takillya> yes, he does. I don't recall one ofthose beingtied up and beaten.
<Revanche> ::watches Syke w/ a cautious eye::
<Dragon> ACTION> THE AIR NEAR THE DOORWAY SEEMS TO DROP SEVERAL DEGREES, AND A SHADOW IS CAST ON THE WALL OF SOMEONE'S APPROACH
<Ripper> ::keeps his eyes on Syke::
<Wildchild> ::Sniffs the air, slightly:: Eh?
<Revanche> ::psi scans the area again::
<Gambit> ::turns around slightly, looking towards the door::
<Torrent> ::feels a slight chill and turns::Whozzat?
<Takillya> ::doesn't turn around::
<Iceman> ::ices up:: ummm, I'm not going to tell you people what this looks like to someone just walking in....
<Gambit> ::smirks, to himself:: If Gambit didn't know better den' he'd say dat was...
<Takillya> are you afriad of him that you have to restrain him while you beatr him? I thought you were this all-powerful guy. If you were, you wouldn't have to tie him up.
<Syke> ::grins:: Hello Bobby
<Revanche> ::picks up Ice's psi signature and frowns slightly:: ((Drake..))
<Takillya> join the party, Ice.
<Torrent> ((That is....that's ICEMAN!!!! OMG, I never thought I'd meet him!!))::tries to stay calm::
<Iceman> didn't realize we're on a first name basis...
<Revanche> ::steathes her katana, drawing a pair of throwing knives, flinging them at the ropes holding Haz...nm..::
<Revanche> ::throws 2 knives at the rope holding Haz::
<Takillya> oh well...so much for diplomacy.
<Syke> ::winces as the ropes snap and Hazard crashes through the floor:: Ouch... I was just joking about the pinata thing.
<Takillya> ::emits a force wave to try to catch Haz if Rev's knives are successful::
<Torrent> ::runs over to Hazzy::You ok....uh....Hazard?
<Ripper> ::grabs his axe and looks at Syke:: so we gonna stand here all day yacking?
<Iceman> just what are we doing here anyway?
<Takillya> ::dives after Haz::
<Revanche> ::draws her katana:: the time for talk it over..our teammate is freed..let us make an exit..
<Wildchild> ::Eyes Syke, a low growl emerging in the back of his throat:: So what's it gonna be, Syke? You gonna let us take him, or is this gonna have to get messy?
<Torrent> ((This Syke guy hasn't attacked...I wonder if he is actually bad or just....confident?))::looks at Syke::
<Gambit> ::whispers to himself:: why isnt he attacking?
<Syke> ACTION> RIPPER HEARS THE FLOOR CREAK BEHIND HIM, LIKE SOMEONE'S JUST STOOD THERE
<Iceman> anyone? ::looks around the group noting some familar faces::
<Revanche> ::throws up a psi shield around her mind, and walks towards Hazard cautiously::
<Syke> ::glances at Ice:: This was a party but they just ruined the pinata
<Ripper> ::doesnt turn just watches Syke::
<Torrent> ::keeps a close eye on Syke::
<Iceman> pinata? ummmm it even sounds worse then it looked
<Syke> ACTION> HAZARD JUST LAYS THERE, UNMOVING
<Takillya> ::checks to see if HAz is breathing normaly::
<Ripper> hello Ice...we are here trying to get Haz back
<Revanche> ::psi scans Haz's mind::
<Iceman> since when did various x-people get dragged into some really wacked out S&M get together?
<Gambit> ::glances at Ice and shakes his head::
<Syke> ACTION> HAZARD'S BREATHING IS SLIGHTLY SLOWER THAN NORMAL. REVANCHE RECEIVED A PAINFUL BACKLASH UPON INTRUDING INTO HAZARD'S MIND
<Gambit> ::glances back at Syke::
<Syke> ::shrugs:: I didn't invite them. ::smirks::
<Ripper> ::takes a step towards Syke::
<Revanche> ::clenches her teeth and steps back for a moment, her eyes narrowing on Syke:: cute.
<Iceman> did I mention really wacked out?
<Iceman> ok, so he's the bad guy ::points at Syke:: and ummm we're the good guys...
<Wildchild> ::Calls out:: Rev, ya got him?!
<Ripper> yeah thats about it Ice...he took Haz
<Torrent> I think you got it Iceman.
<Iceman> do I win something?
<Syke> That's the.. basics of it. You sound like you just came from some ebonics class. ::snickers at Ice, glancing to the far wall::
<Takillya> ok, hold on, Haz.
<Revanche> ::glances over her shoulder, then goes to wake Haz up::
<Takillya> ::emits a force wave to launhc himself back up to the floor wheer the fight is::
<Iceman> so like what can this here bad guy do?
<Ripper> keep your gaurd Rev
<Syke> ACTION> OUT OF THE SHADOWS, MORE FIGURES STEP OUT. IDENTICAL TO SYKE.
<Iceman> oh nevermind
<Revanche> cute..psychic illusions
<Takillya> ::sees the illusions appear::
<Revanche> ::folds her arms and attempts to disperse the psi illusions::
<Ripper> Rev can you tell which is the real one?
<Wildchild> ::Sniffs the air, trying to get a bead on the real Syke:: There a point ta this, or are ya just showing off? ::Glances towards the first Syke::
<Torrent> ::keeps his eye on the real Syke::I can!
<Syke> ACTION> THE ILLUSIONS GROW ONLY GROW IN NUMBER, SOON FILLING BOTH THE MAIN ROOM AND THE BASEMENT HAZARD IS IN
<Takillya> Torr, buddy, you may think you know which one he is.
<Iceman> ::yawns:: some party...
<Revanche> Wildchild, cant you sniff him out?
<Ripper> ::throws a knife at the first Syke::
<Torrent> ::is confused now::Uh...not anymore.((But since I do have a wide range power....))
<Revanche> Drake, instead of complaining, do something!
<Iceman> hey lady, I make ice, not miracles...
<Revanche> ::flings 2 throwing blades at the same Syke::
<Torrent> ::powers up two water blasts and sends them spraying at all the Sykes::
<Wildchild> ::Straining with his senses, sniffing the air:: Trying, Rev..
<Takillya> ::emits a wide force wave at three illusions near him::
<Revanche> If you'd consider trying to sense which had heat presences!
<Syke> ACTION> THEIR ATTACKS PASS THROUGH SOME OF THE ILLUSION, AND IMPACT OTHERS WHICH ARE THEIR DISGUISED TEAMMATES
<Gambit> ::charges the card in his hands and throws 'em at 3 diff. Sykes::
<Iceman> ::sighs::
<Revanche> oof...
<Revanche> ::begins sensing for Syke's presence::
<Iceman> ::narrows his eyes and attempts to view the scene through a thermal vision::
<Revanche> childish games mean nothing to an assassin..
<Wildchild> ::Glances to the side:: Eeny..Meeny..Miny..Mo! ::Dives at the Syke that his senses tell him is the real one, trying to tackle him::
<Takillya> oops.
<Syke> Oooh! Watch where you aim. ::grimaces:: That looked painful. ::sits on some stairs::
<Torrent> ::sends a water blast towards the sound::
<Syke> ACTION> REVANCHE FEELS SYKE'S PRESENCE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HOUSE, BUT ICE ONLY VIEWS THE HEAT SIGNATURES OF X-FACTOR
<Takillya> Rev, can you mindlink us to help us keep our positions correct?
<Iceman> what exactly is this guy's powers?
<Ripper> ::turns quick and throws a knife at the one sitting on the stairs::
<Torrent> ::goes over to Ice and whispers::Maybe we could leave and you could just freeze the whole house??
<Revanche> ::frowns:: That wont help...he's a psychic too
<Iceman> and I'm not reading anyone except you people...
<Revanche> he's clearly playing with our minds
<Iceman> are you sure he's even here?
<Syke> ACTION> THE KNIFE STICKS INTO THE STAIRS, THE SYKE SITTING THEIR FADES AWAY
<Revanche> ::walks towards Hazard:: He'll have some answers
<Takillya> dangit.
<Revanche> ::smacks Hazard across the face a few times to wake him up::
<Takillya> ::goes back to Haz::
<Ripper> enough games ::goes to the hole where Haz went down and jumps down::
<Torrent> ((Water shouldn't splash off of illusions))
<Wildchild> ::Tackles air:: Blast it..::Sniffs the air again:: Now nothing..Ice may be right..he may not even BE here..So don't try and use any fatal attacks, anyone..Just try and subdue!
<Syke> ACTION> THERE IS NO RESPONSE FROM HAZARD
<Revanche> ::frowns, and clenches her teeth again:: I'm going to attempt to enter his mind, forcefully, if I have to..
<Ripper> ::reaches for Haz::
<Iceman> well if he is here, I'd be glad to put him on the deep freeze to the brain for you all
<Torrent>::Sends a water blast at the ceiling so it sprays down on everyone::Look for the one it bounces of!
<Ripper> ::yells up:: Ice just start freezing any of them
<Gambit> ::shakes his head::
<Takillya> that could be one of us though!
<Iceman> I take it he has some telepathic powers... ::grumbles and mutters:: since no one bothered to tell me..
<Syke> ::leaning against the wall in the basement, watching Rev:: I wouldn't suggest doing that but... go ahead
<Wildchild> ::Glances at Ice and shakes his head:: Don't. Ya could hit one of us..
<Gambit> ::heads for the stairs and heads up 'em (if they go up)::
<Revanche> ::sends a psy blast at Syke quickly::
<Iceman> hit one of you? what are you talking about?
<Ripper> ::grabs Haz and flings him over his shoulder::
<Wildchild> He's using his powers to make us unable to tell who is who and even see some of the others as the illusions..you try and freeze one of the illusions, you might freeze one of us.
<Syke> ::shakes his head, the psy blast passing through him harmlessly:: Don't bother.
<Gambit> ::walks around upstairs, warily::
<Torrent> ::looks over at Ice::Is there a way you can freeze everything but us?
<Syke> Hazard> ::shifts into metal form as Ripper lifts him, causing a major unbalance::
<Ripper> ::heads for the stairs to go back upstairs::
<Revanche> ::closes her eyes{{noone move..one last test..}} tries for any hints of psi presences besides their own::
<Iceman> I'm not sure...
<Ripper> damnit Haz
<Torrent> ::stays still::
<Ripper> ::stops moving::
<Revanche> ::listens for movements, etc::
<Dragon> ACTION> REVANCHE SENSES A CONFUSING FLURRY OF PSYCHIC 'WHITE NOISE', MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT SYKE'S LOCATION
<Wildchild> We need to grab Hazard and get out of here. Think we may have some Psi Scramblers 'board the jet or something. Staying here just makes it easy for him t'toy with us, so let's book.
<Iceman> hmmm, well if everyone left the house...I could ice over the joint at my leizure..
<Revanche> let's go..
<Revanche> ::walks towards the jet thingy::
<Ripper> ::heads up the stairs::
<Iceman> ok, just kidding
<Dragon> ::nods:: Clear out... ::heads for the door, shaking off the confusing jumble of thermal images and psi-noise::
<Gambit> ::is upstiars, so doesn't hear WC::
<Wildchild> ::Glances around warily, straining his senses, as he heads for the door::
<Takillya> ::follows Ripper to watch his back::
<Ripper> ::heads out the door with Haz over his shoulder::
<Ripper> Drags...
<Torrent> ::looks at Ice::((Finally, someone took my advice.))::starts to leave::
<Dragon> ACTION> REVANCHE FINDS HERSELF ENTERING THE HOUSE AGAIN, AS DO THE OTHERS WHO LEAVE THE DOOR
<Torrent> ::looks around::What the.....
<Dragon> ::blinks:: Umm... ::looks back::
<Revanche> ::growls:: I will not allow anyone to play w/ my mind again!
<Iceman> ::chuckles slightly::
<Ripper> ::growls::
<Syke> ::snickers:: Too bad I didn't ask!
<Syke> ::leans agaisnt the doorframe leading into the living room::
<Torrent> ::walks over to Drags::Dragon, do you think if you and Revanche combined your psi-power you could find Syke?
<Revanche> ::::flings a dagger at Syke follwoing by a psi blast::
<Dragon> ::eyes narrowing, fires a psy-bolt at Syke::
<Ripper> ::flings another knife at Syke::
<Syke> ::eyes flare, moving the bat to intercept the knife and rechanneling their psy blasts through him.. and into Hazard::
<Wildchild> ::Growls, trying to shut off his need to think and follow his instincts, to find Syke::
<Gambit> ::hears a ruckus downstairs::
<Revanche> ::kneels this time, flinging knives at various angles at him::
<Torrent> ::fires a water blast at Syke::
<Ripper> ::grabs his axe again and runs at Syke, swining the axe at his chest::
<Gambit> ::glances downstairs, through a crack in the floor::
<Iceman> are you sure that's him? ::looks at the Syke in the door way::
<Syke> Hazard> ::starts shaking violently, from the attack::
<Dragon> ::puts her hands to her head:: ((good god, we can't do this...))
<Syke> ::smiles, the knives flying past him, telepathically affecting her aim::
<Takillya> ::stands next to Haz to guard him::
<Revanche> ::steps back:: your move..
<Wildchild> ::Growls, diving at Syke, claws bared::
<Torrent> ::looks at Drags and Rev::Can one of you protect Haz's mind?
<Torrent> ::sends a water blast at Syke's feet::
<Revanche> it's no use...he's playing with our minds
<Revanche> ::glances at Drags::
<Iceman> ::taps his temple:: here's a little mind trick of my own... ::attempts to slow the flow of blood to Syke's brain enough to nauseate him::
<Syke> ::grins, swinging the bat at Wildchild, digging the knives stuck in the bat into his side::
<Ripper> ::swings his axe at Sykes back::
<Torrent> ((How did Hazard ever get away from this guy....THATS IT! Maybe Hazard would know how to fight him!))::goes over to Haz and sprays some water in his face to try and wake him up::
<Gambit> (('ere goes nut'ing)) ::charges a card, putting it on the floor above Syke, then running back to the stairs::
<Dragon> ACTION> REALITY SEEMS TO HICCUP FOR A SPLIT-SECOND TO THE PSIS, THE OTHERS MERELY EXPERIENCE A SLIGHTLY DISORIENTED SENSATION.
<Wildchild> Arg! ::Falls, trying to pull the knives out of him:: ((Unngh..Found 'im..C'mon Healing Factor..don't let me..down..)) ::Holds his side, as he tries to slash upward, weakly at Syke::
<Revanche> ::kneels on the ground, her hands firmly planted, a strange expression on her face::
<Gambit> ::looses his balance and nearly falls down the stiars::
<Dragon> ACTION> THE LATE AFTERNOON SUN SHINING FROM THE DOOR SEEMS BRIGHTER NOW, LIKE MORNING OR MID-DAY SUN... WILDCHILD'S WOUNDS ARE PARTIALLY HEALED OVER
<Torrent> ::almost falls but stays up::What was that?
<Dragon> ACTION> SYKE IS NOWHERE TO BE SEEN
<Dragon> ::drops to her knees:: What in the hell....
<Iceman> I didn't do it...
<Ripper> ::looks around:: whoa! that was trippy
<Dragon> ACTION> EVERYONE FEELS UNUSUALLY HUNGRY AND THIRSTY
<Wildchild> ::Slashes air, then grimaces, holding his side:: Huh? How? ::Blinks::
<Revanche> ::looks up, slowly standing:: We're getting nowhere fast
<Gambit> ::tries to pick himself up, feeling dizzy sorta::
<Ripper> ::looks over to the rest:: i dont know about you but im hungary
<Takillya> ::swallows to try to quench the burning sensatin in his mouth::
<Wildchild> ::Sniffs the air, frowning:: He's gone..
<Dragon> ACTION> ABOVE THEM, A HOLE IN THE CEILING MARKS A SMALL EXPLOSION, AND SEVERAL SMALL PIECES OF RUBBLE ARE SCATTERED ACROSS THE FLOOR
<Torrent> ::smacks his dry mouth a little::What is going on?
<Revanche> where's Hazard?
<Gambit> ::walks towards the door::
<Takillya> I'm guarding him right here.
<Ripper> ::looks at the hole in the ceiling:: wha the????
<Takillya> ::loosk down next to him:
<Dragon> ACTION> HAZARD IS ALSO NOT AROUND
<Torrent> ::looks around for a door::
<Takillya> huhu?
<Revanche> ::frowns:: he's gone..
<Gambit> ::heads out the front door::
<Dragon> ::sighs, rubbing her head:: Oy... ::gets to her feet and heads for the door::
<Iceman> ::looks from Rev to Dragon:: whatever you guys did...well it sort of worked
<Wildchild> Terrific..::Holds his side and growls:: Well..that sucked. ::Starts to head for the door::
<Revanche> ::walks to the door, heading outside::
<Gambit> ::looks up to see if the jet is still there::
<Dragon> ::mutters, leaning against a tree:: Anyone see Crude?
<Torrent> ::follows people out the door::
<Gambit> ::glances at Drags, shaking his head no::
<Wildchild> Not since Syke nailed him..::Glances around:: He able to manipulate time, too, or what? ::Grunts::
<Dragon> No... ::shakes her head:: I think he just... put us to sleep.
<Ripper> ::sees a store and heads for it forgetting he is in uniform::
<Takillya> ::wanders around looking for Haz::
<Gambit> ::checks his watch::
<Dragon> ACTION> GAMBIT FINDS IT IS NEARLY TWO FULL DAYS SINCE THEY ATTACKED SYKE
<Revanche> ::glares around:: he'll pay for this..
<Gambit> What de...?!
<Iceman> thats just...weird
<Torrent> ::looks at Gambit::What time is it?
<Ripper> ::looks down:: oooooops
<Gambit> 'Sbeen like two days since we 'ttacked Syke
<Takillya> he didn't put us to sleep, he put us in a friggin coma!
<Torrent> ::eyes almost come out of his head::WHAT?!?!
<Ripper> ::heads back to the group:: can get home and get some food?
<Iceman> damn, I missed my flight then...
<Syke> Crude> ::oozes up from the house, gurgling slightly::
<Gambit> ::glances back at Crude::
<Dragon> God. ::shakes her head:: ((feel so damn helpless))
<Wildchild> ::grunts, as he climbs on board the jet:: Figures..Blasted Psis..::Glances at Rev and Drags:: No offense..Anyways...Right now, I wanna get back to the Complex..Order about 2 Extra Large pizzas..
<Ripper> where you need to be Ice?
<Takillya> well, Haz is a good friend and all, but this ain't worth it.
<Dragon> ACTION> WILDCHILD STUMBLES OVER A LARGE OBJECT
<Wildchild> Whatthe? ::Blinks, looking down:: Uhm?
<Iceman> well I was heading back to New York
<Dragon> ACTION> WC FINDS HAZARD UNCONSCIOUS ON THE FLOOR OF THE JET, WITH A RED BOW TAPED TO THE TOP OF HIS HEAD, AND A SMALL NOTE ATTACHED
<Ripper> can we give ya a lift?? ::jerks a thumb towards the jet::
<Iceman> it wouldn't be out of your way would it?
<Wildchild> Well, I'll be damned..::Reaches down to pick up the note:: Found Haz. ::Reads the note::
<Revanche> ::walks up behind him::
<Torrent> ::heads to the jet and sees WC and Haz::Hey, where did he come from?
<Ripper> nah
<Dragon> ACTION> THE NOTE READS: OK, YOU CAN HAVE HIM NOW...
<Torrent> Whazzit say? ::looks at WC::
<Revanche> ::looks at WC strangelly:: What does it say?
<Takillya> Haz!
<Dragon> ::enters the jet:: What'd you... errr.... ::sits down::
<Iceman> thanks
<Takillya> ::runs over to Haz::
<Wildchild> ::Glances at Torrent:: Where do ya think? Our "Friend", Syke..::Snorts:: Took us out, that easily, and he was just playing with us..It says we can "Have him now"..
<Ripper> np lets go ::heads inside the jet::
<Gambit> ::enters the jet::
<Torrent> ::glares at WildChild as he sits down::
<Iceman> ::walks up the entrance ramp into the jet::
<Dragon> ::glances around:: Everyone on? ::looks for Crude::
<Gambit> ::takes a seat near the back, shaking his head::
<Revanche> ::nods::
<Revanche> ::takes a seat next to Gambit::
<Wildchild> ::Tries to lift Haz up and prop him into a seat, strapping him in, then sitting down, himself::
<Syke> Crude> ::oozes up the ramp, into the jet, not speaking::
<Dragon> Whoa... ::motions for WC to leave Haz:: If there's a medic type person... he needs to be checked out... have no idea what condition Syke's left him in...
<Gambit> ::glances at Rev, smirks slightly, looks out the window::
<Revanche> I never would have suspected you of it LeBeau::smirks slightly::
<Gambit> Suspected Gambit of what?
<Wildchild> ::Glances at Drags:: Hey..near as I can tell, he's just out cold..With Syke, I don't think the damage inflicted is physical, but mental..
<Revanche> of helping the government
<Dragon> ::glances up from a console:: Someone who doesn't automatically suspect Gambit of something? ::snickers:: Now there's a first...
<Gambit> ::smirks slightly:: Was suprised myself, Kwannie.
<Revanche> What about the X-Men?
<Revanche> I thought...you and Rogue?
<Dragon> ::sits down in the co-pilot chair and waits for someone to pilot the jet::
<Gambit> Gambit spends time wit' de X-Men, too.. well Rogue and I... ::goes silent::
<Ripper> ::sits down in the pilots seat:: buckle up!
<Takillya> ::buckles up and settles back::
<Ripper> ::buckles up and starts up the jet::
<Torrent> ::straps himself in::
<Dragon> ::absently straps herself in, watching out the window::
<Ripper> ::takes off and heads out of town::
<Iceman> ::adjusts his seatbelt and glances to thr right and the left:: ((I seem to be forgetting something...))
<Revanche> ::glances at Gambit for a moment, then looks away:: I understand somewhat..but be glad she's still alive
<Wildchild> ::Straps in, carefully, trying not to aggrivate his still healing wound::
<Gambit> ::straps in, nodding at Rev's comment::
<Revanche> ((I miss my mata..We were together only for a short time my love..))
<Dragon> ACTION> THE JET HEADS BACK ON THE LONG JOURNEY TO THE NORTHEAST
<Dragon> **************SIM END****************
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