Role Play Board: Fall From Grace

Fall From Grace - Stand off

Posted by Vixen on 11/21/2008, 3:27 pm, in reply to "Fall from Grace (follow up)"
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Like angels they descend, their capes flapping in the winds like that of an eagle. Combined they represent three people of incomprehensible power, power that has always been edged with caution and compassion.

The Martian speaks first, yet no words penetrate the air, instead wide spread telepathy is used as his preferred mode of communication. The effect startles everyone present, everyone that is except for the man named Supreme, who’s calmness at having a second voice inside his head scares the hero known as J’onn.

“This is J’onn J’onzz speaking to you on behalf of the justice league, I ask that you put down your weapons and explain your actions”

Mari speaks first. “J’onn I thought this guy was a meta gone wrong, but truth be told, he could have creamed me back there but chose not to. He towed the line better than most; especially after the punches I throw his way. But then these clowns just showed up and started barking orders.”

“We are here on government business, we don’t need to bow down to your questions just because you can fly. Hell I had my way; we’d be rounding you up at the same time. As it stands, we just need him” the man with the large energy cannon, points directly at the hero called Supreme.

“Well someone needs to start explaining himself” his words echo with power and authority, the very air turns calm by his presence. Everyone pauses for breath, but Superman tends to have that effect on everyone. Thank god he’s one of the good guys. “Since when did it suddenly become ok for people to take the law in to their own hands”

“Mister we are the law and like I was just saying to your green headed friend over there, we don’t answer to anyone but the people who run the show”

“Looks like we have ourselves a classic stand off, what do you say Superman, can we take them” Diana’s voice understates her raw power. She is a god that walks among mans world and should be treated with respect.

“That’s enough Diana, we didn’t come here looking for a fight” Superman gently glides over to where Supreme also stands floating. “We merely came here to back up a friend, if S.H.I.E.L.D really wants to take him without a reason, then there going to have to go through us. But let me make one thing clear” Superman stops, turning swiftly so that he floats eye to eye with the new hero, “If this man even sets one foot wrong, or takes any action deemed dangerous or reckless, then he will have me to deal with”

“Hey you can’t just start throwing your weight around”

“ENOUGH” the voice the bellows out of the external intercom blasts so loudly that it echoes like a commandment from god. “S.H.I.E.L.D agents stand down and return to base, Superman, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, your presence here is no longer needed, nor is Vixen’s. We politely request that you withdraw from this scene as quickly as possible. Ethan Crane, we’ll be watching”

By the time the message ends, the Helicarrier and all its agents are already beginning to disappear. Diana and J’onn disappear in a shimmer of light as they teleport back to the watchtower, Superman is last to be transported away, his eyes never leaving that of Ethan’s.

As Superman’s molecules disappear in a blazing light show, Ethan fly’s down to where Vixen is standing.

“Thank you”

“Your thanking me, you’re kidding right? I just nearly handed you over to a government agency, probably ready to spend the rest of your life torturing your ass”

“Yet instead you called in people to aid me when I needed it most”

“If that’s how you want to see it, I would call it making us even”

“Call it what you will, I would wish to meet you again in different circumstances” Ethan’s unwavering feeling that he has encountered this enchantress somewhere before almost compels him to bow to her whim.

“Are you asking me out on a date, man you are a fast mover, even Wally would have a time keeping up with you”

“Wally?”

“Never mind hot stuff, I’m already taken. Which means you can look, but that’s as far as it goes. Been nice meeting you twinkle toes, maybe I’ll see you around sometime. Vixen to watchtower, one to transport”

With that Vixen also disappears in a shimmer of light, leaving behind a man, now full of questions and more confused than ever, yet suddenly he to disappears in a streak of speed that splits the clouds, racing back to the one woman who may yet still give him answers..