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MOMENTS AGO, X-FACTOR STOPPED THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF THE PRESIDENT, WITH THE HELP OF TWO MUTANT BYSTANDERS. CURRENTLY, ALL ARE ABOARD THE JET, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT HIMSELF, AND THEY HAVE JUST RECEIVED WORD THAT WOLVERINE AND STORM WERE KILLED IN AN ASSAULT THAT ALSO DESTROYED MAGNETO
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SCENE> THE JET IS SPEEDING AWAY FROM THE SITE OF THE ATTACK
<Dragon> President> ::looks around, in some confusion:: Who... are you all?
<Tempest> ::raises his hand:: i'm tempest, who are you?
<Soar> ::glances at the members of X-Factor then out the window:: That's what I'd like to know...
<Torrent> ::pulls himself off the ground after finally getting control over his power and sits in a seat::
<Tempest> Yeah, who are you people anyway? and why am I in this jet?
<Dragon> President> ::good attempt at a smile, although his face looks rather gray::
<Fusion> ::Scratches his head and glances at the President:: X-Factor, sir. Y'know..Government team..kinda like the Avengers, 'cept we're mutants. ::Grins::
<Torrent> ::looks to Dragon::So, you gonna tell 'em boss lady?
<Phantasm> ::wipes sweat from his brow:: I'm Special Agent Alexander Aaronson, and this is X-Factor, it is such a pleasure to have you aboard Mr. President, sir ::smiles::
<Hazard> ::stands up, reverting to flesh and heading towards the back of the jet:: We gotta bathroom on this thing?
<Torrent> ::looks at Phantasm and slightly chuckles under his breath::((Nervous guy....))
<Tempest> Woah... Your the president??
<Dragon> ::nods slightly to the president, then sighs and looks away::
<Dragon> President> ::wipes his face with a handkerchief:: Yes, yes I am... Where are we going?
<Dragon> ACTION> A JOLT RUNS THROUGH THE JET’S FRAME, AS IF SOMETHING STRUCK THE TAIL
<Soar> ::frowns slightly:: What was that?
<Torrent> ::almost falls out of his seat, kinda splashing::
<Tempest> ::feels the shake:: argh, what the hell
<Hazard> I'll just find it myself. ::heads further towards the back, ignoring the shaking::
<Dragon> crap ::rubs her forehead:: Exodus... if someone has a plan, that would be good...
<Fusion> Ohh boy..Looks like our friends have decided to come after us. ::Crouches, putting his hands to the steel of the floor, fusing himself to it::
<Soar> Exo-who?
<Torrent> ::looks at Dragsy::Well, what all can he do? I am not very well informed on this guy.
<Dragon> ACTION> THE JET SHAKES MORE, AS EXODUS'S TELEKINETIC FORCE BEGINS TO GAIN A HOLD ON THE FUSELAGE
<Phantasm> What type of weapons does this thing have, Drags?
<Tempest> Who flies? Grab me and i'll fly out and use my powers to stop the punk
<Dragon> ::closes her eyes for a moment:: This guy's heavy-duty psionic, I think... electricity disrupts psi...
<Dragon> ::looks at Tempest:: Can you charge the skin of the jet without frying us all inside?
<Tempest> ::coughs:: You called for electricity? Someone fly me out there!
<Tempest> ::shrugs:: I can try i guess, its worth a try
<Soar> ::totally lost, just frowns some more:: This thing have any weapons?
<Torrent> ::stands and turns to water::Well I am a really good conductor.
<Tempest> Better to try than to let this guy make us pawns
<Torrent> ::looks around::Can anyone um...like create electricity?
<Tempest> ::puts his hands to the ceiling of the jet:: Here goes nothing
<Fusion> Electricity? ::Squints slightly:: Wouldn't mind having a slightly crazy friend of mine, here..
<Dragon> I don't know.. ::points to the comm consoles:: You can look. ::thinks:: Phantasm... make a shield around the President, I know it's an illusion, but it's psi-based, so it might help fend him off...
<Torrent> ::goes up to the new guy, Tempest::Hey you. What's your powers?
<Tempest> ::concentrates hard and nods then starts to fully charge his electricity to the jet::
<Torrent> ::looks at him::Nevermind. Um can't you like screw this thing up with that?
<Dragon> ACTION> THOSE IN THE JET CAN FEEL THEIR HAIR STARTING TO STAND ON END FROM THE HIGHLY CHARGED ENERGY
<Phantasm> Right.. ::tries to create an blue energy sheild around the pres in the shape of a diamond a la nayru's love in legend of zelda, heh::
<Tempest> ::tries to keep his hands tight onto the ceiling:: Thats.. not.. in question here kid... ::looks at torrent::
<Torrent> ::turns to Dragsy fast::I got an idea! If I can just face Exodus from one of the exits and sends a continual water blast at him while Tempest charges me with electricity it should work.
<Soar> ::glances up at his short hair on end:: ((uh oh...))
<Dragon> ::steps closer to the President:: {{Sir, if you'll just stay calm... this should work.}} ::forms a tk shield around him:: {{Go for it, Torrent}}
<Fusion> ::Glances at Torrent:: Correct me if I'm wrong..but wouldn't you in your water form sorta..uhm..negate his powers? or electrocute you..
<Torrent> ::turns to Fusion in water form::Not like this.
<Dragon> ACTION> THE JET SHAKES HARDER THIS TIME, ACCOMPANIED BY A METALLIC TEARING NOISE
<Torrent> ::turns to the hatch closest to Exodus, and quickly turns to flesh to open it, and then back to water::Hey new guy. Come over here and help please.
<Soar> That... is not good... ::glances around:: Somebody do something fast
<Tempest> ::falls to the floor from the shaking::
<Soar> ::glad he's already strapped in::
<Torrent> ::looks to Tempest::Come on! We don't have much time!
<Dragon> Exodus> ::psionic speech heard by all:: {{You fight in vain, heretics. The Lord Magneto shall overcome all!}}
<Torrent> ::winces at the invasion of his head but stands strong::
<Tempest> argh. ::gets up and then turns to face torrent:: Kid, you better be sure about this ::fires a blast of electricity at Torrent::
<Soar> ((Magneto... the mutant terroritst?))
<Fusion> You guys handle Exodus..I'll try and keep the jet together..::Melds himself with the jet, trying to use his extra mass to buffer the jet::
<Torrent> ::sends a continual blast at Exodus while the blast hits him::
<Dragon> ACTION> THE ELECTRICITY FLOWS THROUGH TORRENT'S FORM, ARCING INTO EXODUS, CREATING A CHAOTIC WHIRL OF ENERGY AROUND HIM
<Tempest> Woah, good idea kid, its working! Lets keep it going ::continues his attack of electricity::
<Torrent> ::winces slightly but continues his blast::I...think....it's working!
<Dragon> ACTION> THE JET'S SHAKING STOPS AND STARTS ABRUPTLY AS EXODUS BATTERS AT THE SHIELDS
<Dragon> Exodus> Nyaaaaugh!!!!! ::energy builds to a peak around him, then vanishes::
<Soar> ::looks slowly around:: It's... over?
<Torrent> ::stops his attack and falls back, turning into flesh before he hits the ground::
<Dragon> ACTION> THE SKY IS CLEAR AROUND THEM, THE ACOLYTE'S SHIP CEASING PURSUIT
<Tempest> ::throws his hands down and falls to a seat behind him::
<Dragon> ::dissipates the tk shield and sits down hard:: ugh
<Torrent> ::pulls himself up slowly to a seat and sits again breathing deeply::That was....rough.
<Fusion> ::Melds out from the jet, molding himself back into human form, in the main compartment of the jet::
<Tempest> ::looks at Dragon:: Ok, Now that i've helped you guys get rid of that guy, can you please tell me who you are?
<Torrent> ::turns to Tempest::Like that other guy said. We're X-Factor. Goverment owned blah blah that helps them deal with mutant terrorist.
<Soar> ::checks to make sure the Pres' alright::
<Dragon> Hopefully... with Magneto dead, they'll give up... ::sighs:: We're X-Factor... government run. Somewhere under the FBI.
<Tempest> ::blinks:: Your part of the Government?
<Dragon> President> ::sort of dazed look, sits down quietly and looks out the window::
<Torrent> ::turns to Dragon::Please tell me they don't have anybody tougher than him?
<Dragon> I don't think they do... but I'm not sure of the exact roster ::shrugs:: It seems to change a lot.
<Fusion> Hey..just be glad we didn't have to face the Big M..I bet the battle in Paris was huge..::Shrugs and plops in a seat::
<Torrent> :sighs::Well, I hope not.
<Tempest> ::thinks:: How come i never knew about X-factor? I was a government opperative for years..
<Torrent> ::turns to Tempest again::Um....we're kinda low profile.
<Dragon> ::glances at the President:: I doubt it's real safe to go anywhere they're expecting him, so hopefully it's not too big a crime to make unauthorized detours with the President on board...
<Phantasm> It's a need to know sort of thing, and you prolly didn't ::smiles::
<Dragon> ::quiet glance at Fusion:: It was huge.
<Fusion> ::Shakes his head:: Thought so..There's definitely one guy I wouldn't ever wanna go up against..
<Dragon> You were a government operative? ::turns to Tempest::
<Tempest> Do you think my life was open to the public ::turns to torrent:: I was one of the Gov't most hidden secrets for a while, much of my training is an outcome of them
<Tempest> ::nods to Dragon:: Yes, for quite some time
<Soar> ::quietly:: So am I... well... I was... now that they know I'm a mutant I'll probably be kicked out. ::frowns:: Even tho I was small on the rank of things, I enjoyed it.
<Fusion> ::Stops, as a thought occurs to him:: You're an X-Man, right, boss? You ever hear of some school for mutants? Friend was going there, last I checked..
<Dragon> I don't know procedure about getting on X-Factor, but to hell with procedure... I hope you both would consider joining the team ::looks from Tempest to Soar::
<Torrent> ::looks at Fusion::I have been there a couple times visiting...um but I didn't let anyone see me go.
<Hazard> ::whistles, opening the door and walking out of the bathroom, having been in there the entire time:: Whooo do not go in there..
<Soar> Still get to help defend the country... and get all the perks when I retire?
<Torrent> ::sniffs the air and almost faints::JEEZ! So we beat this super psi guy and now we're going to be killed by Haz's stench!
<Soar> ::looks to Haz:: Umm... your foot ::points to the tp on Haz's foot::
<Hazard> ::groans and grabs his stomach:: No more mexican food.. ::goes back into the bathroom::
<Tempest> ::nods to Dragon:: Well, if I had known that the government had a mutant team, i would have enlisted much sooner
<Dragon> ::snickers, returning to checking the flight route of the jet:: We're going back to base now, anyway...
<Tempest> I have been on my own for a while, i resigned form military activity a few years ago..
<Dragon> ACTION> THE JET SHUDDERS VERY SLIGHTLY
<Torrent> ::blinks::Not this....again.,
<Soar> ::glances around, worriedly:: What now?
<Fusion> ::Hears his question go unaswered and shrugs:: ((Ah well..another time..)) ::Blinks:: Uh, oh..he's baaack..
<Dragon> ::frowns slightly:: Um... this is not good. The controls just locked up.. ::tries to move the stick, to no effect::
<Tempest> ::frowns:: Must have been due to my powers
<Torrent> ::sighs::Another Acolyte?
<Dragon> ACTION> THE JET BEGINS TO VEER AROUND BACK THE DIRECTION THEY CAME FROM
<Tempest> When i used my electricity on the jet, it must have locked the controls...... ::arches a brow:: or not...
<Phantasm> ::shakes his head:: Didn't you two already electrocute Exodus?
<Dragon> What the... ::looks around:: But how could they do that?? ((hell))
<Fusion> ::Blinks:: Okay..I'm definitely getting the feeling, this ain't supposed to happen..
<Torrent> ::looks around::Ack! i can't help you guys with this problem.
<Dragon> ACTION> MILAN STEPS OUT OF THE DARKENED BAY OF THE JET, ONE HAND RESTING ON A SIDE CONSOLE
<Soar> Who? ::looks at Milan, frowning::
<Dragon> Milan> Surrender! Your cause is hopeless!
<Torrent> Blah! ::sends a small water blast at Milan::I've seen worse.
<Phantasm> How bout we don't and take you into custody instead?
<Dragon> ACTION> MILAN RAISES A HAND WARNINGLY, AND THE JET JERKS VIOLENTLY
<Tempest> ::starts to charge electricity in his hand:: Torrent, stop, you want to get us all killed?!?
<Hazard> Hey! ::steps out of the bathroom and grabs at Milan:: I'm little busy to deal with you guys again ::tries to yank him from being connected to the jet::
<Dragon> Milan> I will destroy you all, if you attempt to resi--hrk! ::is yanked away::
<Torrent> Ack! Didn't know that would happen. ::stands up and turns to water again::Can we attack him now?
<Hazard> ::drags him into the bathroom, holding him upsidedown by his legs and giving him a swirly:: heh heh heh
<Dragon> ACTION> MILAN YELLS SOMETHING RATHER GARBLED
<Dragon> ::prods the controls with a finger:: They're still not moving...
<Fusion> ::Stares on, with a poker face, before breaking out into laughter, holding his stomach and doubling over, laughing::
<Hazard> ::drops him and slams the toilet seat lid on his head a few times:: Annoying little..!
<Torrent> ::snickers at Haz and the scene and then looks around for anymore acolytes::
<Phantasm> ::snickers:: Maybe now we can.. What Drags?
<Dragon> ...They're moving... ::swings the jet back around in the right direction, ignoring Milan's choked cries for help::
<Tempest> ::goes and knocks on the door:: Uhm, is everything ok in there? ::grins::
<Dragon> ::glances backwards rather concerned:: Don't kill him...
<Soar> ::snickers softly:: Somebody close the door or turn the fan on... ((I feel sorry for whoever that was... stuck in there...))
<Hazard> ::opens the door and tosses him out, into the wall::
<Dragon> Milan> ::collapses, obviously unconscious::
<Dragon> ::wrinkles her nose and concentrates on flying the jet::
<Hazard> Oops... ::glances down and zips himself back up:: How embarassing.. ::whistles and heads back to his seat::
<Torrent> ::turns back in flesh::((That was too much changing in one time....I won't be able to change again for a bit))
<Fusion> ::Still laughing hard:: Ohh man..
<Tempest> ::walks up to the front of the jet and looks at Dragon:: Uhm, what happens now? Where are you headed?
<Dragon> President> ::edges away from the back end of the jet::
<Torrent> ::looks at Haz but doesn't laugh because of his exhaustion::
<Dragon> I'm heading back to base... If either of you want to join ::glances to Soar as well:: you're welcome to stick around, otherwise we can get a ride for you back out to civilization..
<Phantasm> ::glances back at the pres:: Is something wrong, sir?
<Soar> I've got nothing else to do... ::shrugs:: Fine.
<Tempest> ::nods:: well, count me in
<Dragon> President> ::nervous laugh:: No, nothing is wrong, Mr... A... Ar... Phantom?
<Dragon> ::glances back over her shoulder at Milan slumped on the floor:: What exactly do we stick in the official report about him?... toilet induced injuries to face and neck?
<Torrent> ::slightly smiles at Drags' comment::
<Phantasm> ::walks up to the pres keeping several feet of space between them so as not to freak him out:: Sir, are you sure about that?
<Fusion> ::Grins::
<Tempest> Uhm, we don't have to tell them the "whole" truth, we can just say he had a little trouble while relieving himself..
<Dragon> President> Yes... quite sure... I must say, whoever those people who attacked me were, you all did a fine job of... stopping them..
<Hazard> ::still whistling, putting his feet up on the seat in front of him::
<Fusion> ::Crosses his arms, having finally gotten himself under control:: Magneto's gang, sir. 'Pparantely Buckethead wanted you out of the picture..
<Phantasm> ::grins proudly:: Thank you, sir.. ((Maybe nows a good time to ask about that secret service job..))
<Dragon> President> Magneto? I was under the impression that he was last seen in Paris just hours ago...
<Fusion> ::Nods:: From what the boss said, he was fighting the X-Men..sent his thugs ahead to do his dirty work, while he fought them.
<Dragon> ACTION> THE JET NEARS THE BASE AND BEGINS TO LAND
<Torrent> ((Finally....))::sighs feeling a little better after absorbing most of the moisture in the jet::
<Tempest> ::takes a seat while the jet lands::
<Dragon> ACTION> UPON LANDING, COMMANDER SMITH HURRIES UP TO THE HATCH, ALMOST LOOKING SOMEWHAT FRAZZLED
<Soar> ::looks at Smith:: ((what's with the hair?))
<Fusion> ::Stretches and stands::
<Phantasm> ::walks up to smith:: What's wrong, Commander?
<Torrent> ::looks at Smith and sighs::((Not this again.)) ::stands and walks towards the Commander::Hello
<Tempest> ::stands up and salutes:: Hello Commander, what is the trouble?
<Dragon> Smith> ::sees the President and freezes, immediately looking calm and collected, ushering him into the building:: Mr President, sir, excellent to see you in such good health.
<Phantasm> ((I could learn so much from her..))
<Dragon> ::mild smirk:: I wonder what the media's been saying since we grabbed the President and took off...?
<Hazard> ::slides out of his seat, stepping out of the jet:: Oooooh! Commander Smithy trying to impress the Pres. Didja know she has a picture of you next to her bed? ::whistles::
<Soar> ::unstraps himself and stands:: Fine... don't care about anybody else but the President... ::quietly::
<Dragon> ::telekinetically picks up Milan:: Can someone get the medlab opened and ready?
<Fusion> Not me..I know absolutely nil about medicine..::Climbs out of the jet::
<Soar> ::blinks, glancing around:: I... don't even know where the medlab is...
<Tempest> ::glances around the base:: wow..
<Hazard> Just plug him into a wall socket.. ::walks out of the hangar::
<Dragon> Then it's a good time to learn. ::mutters, gesturing for all three of them to follow down the corridor::
<Phantasm> ::heads off after smith and the pres::
<Soar> ::walks out of the jet, slowing as he looks around:: ((wow...))
<Dragon> ACTION> SMITH TAKES THE PRES INTO HER OFFICE TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF CALMING DOWN ROUGHLY 200 PANICKING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
<Tempest> ::smirks and follows behind Dragon:: Uhm, ma'am? where are my quarters
<Soar> ::follows Tempest and Drags::
<Fusion> Ah man..::Sighs and follows::
<Dragon> ::gets Milan hooked up to the med computer and turns:: I doubt "corridor 5-E" means anything to you...
<Soar> ::glances from Drags to Tempest then takes a step to the side::
<Dragon> Commander Smith will probably want to talk to both of you... once the President has been returned to Washington safely, I suppose. ::motions for Soar and Tempest to follow, then heads to show them around the base::
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