Terrigen: The Mutant World.

[Tusk]

Daven had gotten to the group and was not suprised the big man was looking right at him. How did he know? He looked to the big man.
" So you motioned for me to come? "
Bear nodded.
" Yes, I think you are a friend rather than a foe and we need your help finding someone. "
Daven sighed but just before he could say anything someone told them to follow her.

Daven had joined the group before they set out and soon they found the Icecream truck. Bear had let out a sigh but the man said that none of them looked intimidating. Before the 13 foot bear man could move however, Daven placed a hand on the truck and it glew blue before he pulled out a pistol from the metal. He pointed the gun right at Lavoz without even flinching for a second.
" Intimidating? I do not need to be when I mean what I say. "
He placed the gun closer to the man's head and spoke just as calmly.
" Now I want you to tell me everything. Why did you kidnap her? Who is leading everything? Tell me before I put a bullet in your head. Oh and if you think to do anything funny, I will put two in that empty skull of yours just because you annoy me greatly. "

Bear let out a sigh as he looked at the young man. He had a smell of death about him. How many lives did this oung man take? How many more was he willing to take before he was done? What caused such a young man with a life full of promises to turn to a life of murder? Bear decided to help the situation. It was easy since he really feared for the man's life.
" I know you have been through a lot, but killing is not the answer. Just how many people have you killed and how many more do you plan on taking before you die yourself? "

" Death has already taken away everything for me. People like him do not deserve to live. I should just shoot him now and get it over with. However I want answers and the answers he gives might just save his wreched life. "
Daven responded.
Bear could not have asked for a better responce. Daven did not know it, but Bear was bending the situation to his will. Now the next move was to the man at the wrong end of a killer and his gun. He only hoped the man was smart.

[GnomesAteMyCake]

"Watched? From where?" Jing-Mei said nervously, walking over to Tyler's side. She hadn't liked that Cyrus had left her by herself. Not that she couldn't take care of herself, but if someone came after them, then Tyler, Moss, Treya....

At least their powers would get them to safety quickly. Jing-Mei looked around the room. it was plain, and clean, with two doors going off to the bathroom and the corridor thay'd just come through. She'd checked the whole of the room on impulse the moment they'd walked in, so she knew that no-one was in with them, else Tyler would've noticed straight away (she hoped, not knowing his power completely), so that meant there was someone standing outside thier door, or outside the window. She walked over to the window, and slowly slid it open, and causiously stuck her head out, not used to having to fend for her life and not that good at being defensive. Luckily, she couldn't see anyone. She closed the window, and walked over to the door, and likewise, opened that and stuck her head out.

"Coasts clear, Tyler," she said, smiling him. "Whoever it was, he or she is gone now. Tell me if they come back, ok?"
Stretching, Jing-Mei threw herself onto the sofa in the middle of the room, and pulled her bag to her. She pulled out the money envelope, her phone, and placed them both on the small coffee table. She also pulled out her notebook, and began doodling to pass the time.

"Come on, Vinn, call me. Tell me you guys are all ok..." she muttered, throwing her notebook, unable to concentrate. "Or Cyrus....where the hell are you?" she wondered out-loud, chewing one of her brightly painted nails. She saw Moss looking at her, and smiled.
"Sorry! I'm not a patient person. Sitting in this room, not knowing where everyone is and if they're ok, it's gunna drive me crazy!" she joked, going cross-eyed. But her serious face returned. "Seriously Moss, why don't they call?" she said softly, continuing to chew her nail, pulling her knees up and wrapping an arm around them.

[Vale]

"I'm Not your father, You don't need me checking in on you every second to make sure that your alright." Cyrus spoke, as he opened the door to find Moss and Jing-Mei still sitting around.
"Sorry about my random coming and goings. I had to meet with the woman who allowed us to stay here, and past that...well...she's uh.." Cyrus paused, trying to think of how to word it, as a pulse of light flashed and a glowing, rather electrical form was hovering in the middle of the room.
"Stacey, that was a bit much, are you telling me you can teleport as well?" Cyrus paused, acting hysterical now. "Seriously? Newton's going to be pissed."

Looking at the two girls on the couch, he sighed. "Isaac Newton, it's a Science Joke." He sighed as Stacey sizzled and sparked in the center.
"You would know Cyrus, anyways...I want to be able to take a solid form...which is why I need most of your help." Stacey spoke, craclking a bit more. "Cyrus to make me a doll-like body, You...transparent girl, I need you to channel the power through me, and into the space of the doll....gazing at Jing, she sizzled some more.

"What can you even do?" She crackled.

Cyrus paused, he never even stopped to think what Jing's power was...or even if she had one.

[Gafe]

OOC: Waiting on BRYDEN

[Gafe]

Gah, what a drag. . . the air was not enough, the sun's rays scarce and his friends not very friendly. This was not the ideal setting after going through the impossible to reach the destination he was standing on.
Stupid good-for-nothing-except-fame Terrigen day. Now it was as easy as very impossible to cross a border. Except for getting into Ukraine, those foreigners only wanted more people to boost their ranks in mutant population. Who'd have thought of them as the world-controlling greedy kind? Not only had he crossed illegally in some parts, but he'd hired his own personal bodyguard and bribed a couple of border officers. For the most part though, people didn't notice a moving bush, as opposed to what cartoons would have one think.
Thing was. . . the bodyguard had been shot on sight a couple of miles in. Again, he could only rely on himself.

Jack Fujibashi stared from the very edge of the Castle Mountain in British Columbia, Canada. He'd come up all the way from the Brewer Buttress climbing route. Took him a really long time too! Do you have any idea of how long it takes for a vine to grow long and strong enough to carry a man up a mountain?
But it was well worth it!
The botanist had his container with the Vaina scarlatta in one hand, and an empty container in the other. Oh the joys! He was one step closer to figuring it all out! Xavier would lament not answering his phonecalls when Jack called. He would be famous, recognized! He'd get prizes, unlike those lunatic scienctists had predicted. He'd show them. First with the red vine, and now with the Ingenero lacrima.
With precision only a man with power over plants could muster, Jack Fujibashi, Undergrowth, plucked the watery sprout from its muddy hole in the ground. Two leaves protrudered and hung from a round, olive-colored bulb; and from them, water droplets fell onto the ground. Without any signs of hesitation, the botanist placed the newly-plucked plant inside the empty container.
Adjusting his glasses, he looked off into the rest of British Columbia. That was that, but now how was he supposed to get back into the United States?

[GnomesAteMyCake]

Jing-Mei stared wordlessly at the ball of energy that was apparently once a human. "I...I.." she stammered, hugging her knees closer to her chest, feeling slightly creeped out. She could cope with disformaties that were brought on with the Mists, but this....this woman didn't even have a face!
"I came create mental spikes that attack people's subconsious," she whispered. "Or, something like that. I've...experimented once or twice," she said in a even quieter voice, not wanted to think back on an accident she'd had not long after Terrigen....

"I don't think I can help you," she said gently, smiling slightly towards the glowing ball. I don't really want you using Moss either, but I don't think I can stop you! I mean, you don't have a brain...that I can attack she thought to herself. She really didn't like that everyone was all spilt up. It felt...weird. Especially with the Professor still not found.

[Aubs]

“Don’t wink at me, jackass!” Nora exclaimed getting a little jittery. Before she knew it, another man appeared from behind and pointed his gun directly at Lavos. Dumbfounded, Nora looked directly at Vinn and Keegan who were just as confused as she had been.

What the hell is happening?

She thought, as Bear spoke to the young man holding the gun. It had seemed as though he had known him or something of the sort.

“I know you have been through a lot, but killing is not the answer,” Bear pleaded, as he tried to talk the man out of using the weapon. “Just how many people have you killed and how many more do you plan on taking before you die yourself?”

"Death has already taken away everything for me. People like him do not deserve to live. I should just shoot him now and get it over with. However I want answers and the answers he gives might just save his wretched life."

Lavos laughed mischievously. He didn’t look worried what so ever. Glancing at the gun wielding man, Lavos began to speak. “You’re quite the gullible one, thinking that you’d make me fear for my life. I’ve stared death in the face countless times before, don’t think that I am afraid of your little gun there.” He looked over at Nora and winked at her once again, causing her to roll her eyes sarcastically. “Every one of you are quite the inferior group of mutants if I do say so myself. And for that, I bid you all adieu.” As the man spoke, he disappeared.

“Where’d he go?” Nora asked, rushing over.
“He phased dude, or at least I think he did” Vinn countered, looking for the man as well.
“We have to get out of here. It isn’t safe. Come on guys, we need to get to the university as soon as possible, I’m sure Jing and Cyrus are wondering where we are exactly.”
“You’re right, Nor. Someone should call them.”
“Here,” Nora took her cell phone out of her jacket pocket and carefully handed it to Vinn. “Jing’s number is saved in there.” Nora tucked her long platinum strands behind her ear, as she looked over at Bear. “We really have to start leaving. Who’s to know how many people are looking after us right now.” She could tell that Bear had been extremely bothered by letting the criminal go. “Bear, are you …are you alright?”

“I have to find that man.” Bear spoke, looking intently into the distance ahead. “You all will be alright. The university isn’t actually that far off from here. It’s about a couple of blocks away.”

“Nor, dude this thing says there isn’t any service.”
“Well.. I guess we’ll have to wait until we get there to call her then. Hold my phone in your pocket for me.”



Ten or so minutes later after departing from Bear and the other guy, Nora and company had finally arrived to Georgetown University.



“Oh my god, FINALLY!” Nora screamed, as she let out a sigh of relief. “Vinn, call Jing and let her know we’re here please.”

Vinn did so and waited for Jing to pick up on the other end.

[GnomesAteMyCake]

While Jing-Mei sat waiting for a response from 'Stacy', she felt a buzzing at her hip. Jolting slightly, she dug in her pocket for her phone, and grinned when "Nora" flashed on the screen.

"Hey! Oh hey Vinn! How are you, I've been worried sick!" She said, a smile on her face. "Oh, you're outside? Hang on-" She quickly walked over to the window, and craned her head out so she could see the main gates. Sure enough, she could just about make out Vinn on Nora's phone and Nora's hair blowing slightly in the breeze. "Okay, I see you. I'll come meet you guys. Be right there." She hung up the call, and turned to smile at Cyrus.

"Nora and the guys are here. I'll go bring them up here, kay? I won't be two seconds," she said breezily as she squeezed past Cyrus and Stacy, and shut the room door behind her with a small click. She hurried down the corridor, tucking her phone back into her pocket as she walked. A few minutes later she was jogging across the front of the college, waving at her friends as she came up to them, a big smile on her face.

"Nice to see you guys again!" She grinned, looking at each of them. "How'd it go? Did you find that little girl? Oh, and where's the bear guy?" she said quickly, before gesturing for them all to follow her back to the room. "Oh, and before we get back to the room, Cyrus brought a friend. Her name is Stacy, and she's a glowing ball. Seriously. She's pure energy now...it's a little creepy," she finished with a shudder. "But I suppose she can't be a bad person....if a bit pushy. Don't tell her your powers, okay?" She said nervously, looking between them. The only person there whos powers she knew were Vinns, and she was sure that Stacy would find some use for someone who could breath underwater.

"Okay, we're here!" Jing-Mei said, pushing the door open, smiling. "Look who I found, guys!"

[Vale]

Cyrus smiled as he stepped to the side, and a small---maybe 16 Year Old Humanoid Figure stood behind him.
"I don't see why you wanted me to make you a 16 Year old body Stacey." He spoke, turning as looked over her joints---they were simple ball and socket, and hinge joints. It's all he knew how to make. To master the perfection that the human body is---was a feat the Alchemist wasn't able to accomplish just yet---so the Homonunculi doll would have to do for a shell for Stacey.
"Dr. Valentine, Thank You. You're free to use Georgetown in any way that you see fit. No doubtably you will try to find the Good Professor. All of our access files are stored in the basement of my Building. Feel free to gaze through it." Stacey spoke, moving her strange joints, as she released the doll, and moved about the room as Energy, then came back to inhabit the doll again.

"Stacey, that doll looks just plain creepy when you're out of it." Cyrus spoke, as he flipped the light on as Jing-Mei re-entered the room.

"Welcome back."

[Vale]

Weeks had gone by, days, hours, minutes, and the light in the Science Office didn't go out. People used to say that "Ol Dr. Valentine was burning the midnight oil." Constantly researching, he didn't sleep---or if he did, it wasn't for very long. Things just really were breaking steam. Occasionally Stacey would come up from the lab, garbed in a large coat, covering her mannequin body to inform Jing, Moss and the others that 'Cyrus was still looking for a way to find the professor. He just hasn't found it yet.'

Still, many of the other Terrigen mutants came and went, people stopped, checked in to make sure the door to the basement was still locked.

Two weeks down, and the light finally went off---actually, all the lights in Georgetown went out. Perhaps he had found something. Perhaps the secret to the professor's location was anew, perhaps...just perhaps he had found nothing at all, and gave up his search.

However, it didn't matter---Cyrus was gone, and so was Stacey. Just a simple note with the words, "October 28th, 11:45 AM, The White House Lawn. He's been here all along."

[Vale]

A Truthful Fly, in a Web of Deceit

"I hope you know, Dear Charles, what your future holds? We're going to make a martyr of you. You should be proud, dying for your cause. Dying for a truth?" The President spoke, crossing his arms as he leaned up against a wall, a tied, bound, and gagged Xavier sitting down in the center of a room, something strange mounted upon his head.

"Using your mental powers, with that crown on, leaves you the same as the rest of the blind mice running around this place." He spoke, leaning off the wall and walking into the light, revealing that he wasn't alone, the other mutants who kidnapped Xavier standing around him as well.
"You're going to try and take my life, during my speech to the American people, about....you people." He spoke, taking another step, stretching his hand out to lift up the nearly unconscious Mutant's face.
"You will fail, and you will be seen as a monster. Someone who tried to rally your mutant rebels to overthrow centralized government. It'll be known that your little conference back in New York was solely created to recruit for your Mutant Army. People will spurn your name, and we will finally have a purpose to eradicate...your kind." The President spoke, his words shaking a bit around the room---was he serious?

They were people too, just like everyone else. Just like every other kid who could walk into a bank vault, someone who can change the memories of people, they could rewrite history---they could destroy them all---they must be stopped. Children, Women, Men, it didn't matter---they were walking weapons. And like all weapons of mass destruction, they must be regulated. They must be registered. They must be destroyed before they had a chance to do it them selves.

"Sir? You happen to be surrounded by Mutants." One of them said, crossing his arms.
"Amnesty good sir. For your services you will be pardoned by every single crime going through. You all will be as heroes, for bringing down this terrorist." The President said, smiling a bit. "Do not worry."
"Heh, bringing in a Terrorist after acting like one. In front of all 'Merica." One other spat, obviously less cultured than Xavier and the President. "I'm fine with that." He smiled.

[GnomesAteMyCake]

"So it's really real, huh?" Jing-Mei said heavily, sat in the armchair near the window, Cyrus' note in her hand. The dorm-room that the group had been using for the past few weeks was now littered with takaway food cartons, clothes and magazines (and a few of Jing-Mei's doodles).
Sighing, she ran a hand through her dark hair, and re-read the short message again, even though she knew that no other messages would reveal themselves to her. Chewing her lip, she looked at each of her friends faces in turn. Nora sat on the sofa, with Vinn beside her and Tyler sat quietly beside him. Moss and Treya sat crossed-legged on the floor in front of them both. Chris had left them a while ago, determined to get her little sister out of danger, and had left the city with the promise to keep in touch and with a large donation from Cyrus.
"I need to make a call," she muttered, handing the note to Nora and stepping into the kitchenette area, pulling her phone from her pocket and punching in a number. It's only a few days away, she thought to herself as the number rang. And at the White House, no less! That means that the government is involved, and dangerous. I'm not taking the kids into this danger...
"H-hey mom," she said cheerily, her back to her friends as she gripped the counter. "Yeah, I'm fine. Listen, can I ask you a favour? Could a couple of friends of mine come and stay with you? Uh, three kids-" she started, before Tyler shot her a violent look and shook his head angrily. "Make that two. Girls. Yeah, they're mutant...they've got nowhere to go mom," she said lowering her voice. "No, I won't be coming home yet... I've got a few things to do, then I'll come visit. Okay, thanks so much mom. I love you."
She disconnected the call, and turned to smile at everyone. "Well, that's settled. Moss, Treya, you're not getting involved in this. You're going to stay at my parents with them. They're really nice, and accept mutants, so you'll be well looked after."
She looked at Vinn, and smiled weakly. "You guys ready?"

[Dr Valentine and Stacy]

Cyrus and Stacey were standing outside of the White House, awaiting for a tour. It wasn't as if neither of them haven't been inside---hell, Stacey practically knew all of the Security guards herself, however she was only residing as energy inside of a doll that Cyrus had constructed.
Not really herself, or at least not physically.

So that left Cyrus, an accomplished Chemist and Physicist in his own right, he was banking on just getting inside due to some breakthrough he would bullshit.

"Everyone for the 11 O clock tour, please come to the gate." A blonde woman announced, as Cyrus and the Stacey-Doll proceeded into the mass of people around them, subtlety for it's short-case was vital to this operation. Even if they were working on just recruiting. If they were to be caught now, they wouldn't be able to proceed.

"I'm sorry, aren't you Dr. Valentine? From Boston?" A lone voice spoke from a smaller group of teenagers, or perhaps kids in their 20's. Probably of sophomore age.

"That I am. Who, if I may ask are you?" Cyrus asked as Stacey was still moving with the crowd.
"We are a group from MIT, we've a meeting with one of the Aids to the president. Do you...do you think we could get a picture with you?"
"Hah, I'm flattered, but I'm hardly famous." Cyrus snickered a bit, as Stacey was long gone with the tour group--leaving Cyrus on his own with these MIT kids.
"Oh, don't be so Humble---it takes a lot to break into Fort Knox, and to escape Tank Fire.....Doctor." One of the kids spoke, as it seemed their face flickered.
"A...a hologram. I knew something didn't smell right. You wouldn't have even known who I was if it not for..."
"That's right Dr. Valentine." Dr. Cross's voice was heard, projecting from one of the student's. "Thought you did away with me?"
"More and more Cross, as I realize now, destroying the body doesn't destroy the mind of a human. I knew I had killed you, but knowing your scavenging self---probably abducted a human host and were biding your time." Valentine spoke, the aura around him changing a bit, as he began to focus his alchemical powers.

"Now now Cyrus, don't be so violent. You wouldn't want anything to happen to those children you left in Georgetown would you? I always thought you were a lone wolf, never an Alpha." Cross spoke as his host's body made a rather sarcastic gesture.
"We all have packs, Cross. You were always the bottom rung of the ladder. Did that upset you? That I was always advancing further and faster than you? We're you jealous?"
"Silence Valentine! I have found a way to escape death. I have advanced to the end. Just like you, however this is your end. Security! Arrest this man."

Cyrus smiled, as he let a group of guards apprehend him.
"I will go with you for now, so long as we bring it inside--surely you're not a fan of attention Cross."
"Tch. Place him with the others, underground."


With a Grin, Cyrus was led off.

[Gafe]

Tyler smiled to himself, satisfied with his own headshake. Perhaps it was true that he was among the younger people in the dorm room (and barely by a couple of years), but that did not mean he would not be out searching for Xavier. He was the man with the answers, the man that could save them, the mutants, with a couple of comforting words. Dangerous as it might be, Tyler had to go.
Besides, he rationalized, out of everyone here, I'm probably the one with the best chances of survival, being able to heal and whatnot.
He was happy with Jing-Mei's concern, he could sense it plain as day, but he was not about to pass up the opportunity to talk to Xavier soon.

There was something that bothered Tyler though: Cyrus Valentine. He was troubled by the fact that, without any prior notification and only a meeting note, he had disappeared along with the energy-woman Stacey. This, combined with the visit of an unknown person weeks ago, made Tyler worry for Cyrus's well-being. After all, he had helped the younger mutants in their time of need. He could only hope for the best. . . and be at the appointed time and place.

The teenager stretched his legs and sprang from the sofa. He looked at Jing-Mei. "There's no place like the present, I hear." Imagine that! He had become comfortable enough around these people to say such things out loud. Still, more than that, he was ready to face whatever stood between them and Xavier.
. . .
He thought. Maybe.

[Aubs]

While Jing had been on the phone, Nora couldn’t have been more worried about the mental state of the girl. Nora, being one of the most mentally unstable people she herself had known definitely saw a shift in the way Jing had been behaving. The constant sighing spoke light-years if anything that she was nervous about what was coming next. With the disappearance of Cyrus, the self-proclaimed leader of the group, Nora presumed the role of leader. Although Jing and Vinn had both been a few years older, Nora had been elected. She did not let it go to her head any because the way she saw it, everyone brought equal opportunity to help each other.
We’re a team. Well… we kind of started out as one. With Treya and Moss being taken out of the equation we’re more of a squad now. Somewhat even less than that seeing that Cyrus loves to take his leave whenever he sees fit without informing us.

Vinn sat on the couch, arms folded and lips poked out. He had nothing to do besides offer a supporting hand to those who needed it. Right now it seemed to have been Jing. She had been worried about what was to come, which the entire group had to collectively be worried about. They weren’t sure what was to happen once they had actually made it to their destination. Who was to say finding Xavier would be what they wanted? None of them had even had a full conversation with him besides the panel discussion. The man was definitely charismatic, being able to captivate all the others who were willing to risk their lives to now find him and rescue him. I really hope this works out, Vinn thought, tying his dreads into a ponytail. What we’re going to face is definitely going to be a dangerous task, rescuing the Professor.

That’s the truth, Nora chimed in, having heard Vinn’s thought in her own mind.
Do you think we can do this dude? Vinn asked back.

It had been weeks ago since Nora had confessed about her telepathy powers to Vinn, Jing, and the others. She could no longer hide it considering Tyler, Treya, and a few others had been hinted at it. After confessing, it was like loads upon loads had been removed off of her back and she could be herself for once. Luckily, the others didn't really feel like she was invading their privacy. It wasn't like they had much anyway.

I don’t know. I’m really worried about Jing though. She doesn’t seem herself. There isn’t the same perkiness about her that was once there, ya know?

I was just thinking about that.

I know. Nora let out a slight giggle before continuing. She’s worrying too much about things and we’ve yet to even get to the danger. I also think she’s too concerned about Cyrus’ wellbeing when if anything he’s the one person who can take care of himself. I get that he was such a big brother to her and Moss, but I’m not all wrapped up in the hype. Plus, he never really seemed to be too fond of me, you, or Tyler.

Vinn gave a confused expression. What do you mean by that? He seems like a pretty chill dude to me bro.

What a typical guy answer! For one, he barely spoke a word to us Vincent. For two, I could never get a solid read on him. His quietness bothered me some. He’s nice I guess though. He did offer us a place to stay. That itself, I’m grateful for.

Before Vinn could respond with his own thoughts, Jing caught his attention. She seemed to have appeared pretty weak from her smile, but she was hesitating to act upon the emotion and was forcing herself to be cheerful as she asked the group if they were ready to depart. Vinn took a quick glance over at Nora.
She’s not right Nor, look at her.

I definitely see it Vinn. I’ll ask Tyler what he thinks. Nora, tucked a strand of her blonde hair behind her ear and smiled to Jing, then looked at Tyler. Ty, does Jing seem different to you? I mean, it's obvious she's worried, all of us are.. her worry though is really bothersome though.

“Yeah, I think we’re ready to go, so let’s uh… let’s get out of here.”