Tiffany Korta Posted February 2, 2012 Author Posted February 2, 2012 Auto N Warehouse The mould right next to Starlight began to fill with the pink liquid and began to take on a humanoid form. <â€You will understand if I don’t let you wander around unescorted.â€> a strange sound that might have been a chuckle <â€The drone will bring you to me.â€> The drone a pink humanoid figure stood up and gently guided Starlight to the center of the warehouse. This area was dominated by a huge oval shaped tank filled with a thick brownish gas. Within was the large bulk of the creature partially concealed by the fog, but vaguely cephalopod in shape. <â€I am Nes-456 of the Tine collective. Are aims for now is to infiltrate this planets command structures, at least until my brood mates arrive. I will of cause offer my resources in assistance to the Grue Unity. Already we have human allies to our cause…â€>
Tiffany Korta Posted February 2, 2012 Author Posted February 2, 2012 CEO’s Office “…and I have powerful backers. If you don’t drop this I’m going to have to take extreme measures!†The first meeting had gone really well, the women running the shelter couldn’t believe the size of the donation Roseus were offering. The moment that the secretary showed in the representative of Farrel BioTech he burst straight in, followed by his timid little assistant and straight way started on “Mrs Hawthornâ€. It seems that he wasn’t keen on giving up the company. “I already have powerful allies and they are willing to step in if you insist on trying to take over Farrel BioTech.â€
Supercape Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 “I already have powerful allies and they are willing to step in if you insist on trying to take over Farrel BioTech.†Synth was taken aback by the man. She really had no idea how to run a business, or the law. She had no idea how to counter the man, or how successful he would be in his attempt. All she could do was appeal to his sense of reasonableness. "Please" she said, gently, doing her best to placate the man, looking him straight in the eye. "This is a vital cause. It is the right thing to do for this company. Roseus needs to take the moral high ground here. For its reputation. For its well being. And in any case, I am sure you agree that this we need to give something, provide something for everyone. It is the human thing to do, is it not? would you not sleep with a lighter heart after this?" She paused very briefly. "It would be shameful to stop this..."
Raveled Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Auto N Warehouse<â€I am Nes-456 of the Tine collective. Are aims for now is to infiltrate this planets command structures, at least until my brood mates arrive. I will of cause offer my resources in assistance to the Grue Unity. Already we have human allies to our cause…â€> Starlight narrowed her eyes at the hastily-formed drone, but followed it peaceably. The corroded tank with the murky water was not what she had been expecting, frankly, but after an (albeit short) lifetime abroad in the galaxy, she didn't let false expectations throw her off her game. "" she demanded, playing the part of a senior partner to the hilt. ""
Tiffany Korta Posted February 6, 2012 Author Posted February 6, 2012 Auto N Warehouse <â€With all respect in this place you can demand nothing. But I shall tell you as a sign of trust. The company is called Farrel Biotech.â€> CEO’s Office Nikki’s voice chuckled in Synth’s ear “You might have to tone it down a little, at least until he signs. Wait that isn’t…†From her ear and from outside the office came the loud ping of an elevator arriving. The man gave a broad smile “Ah, my allies have arrived I’m afraid we’re going to have to replace you.†His assistant who had been quiet the whole time suddenly stepped forwards as her features shifted into that of Mrs Hawthorn. Auto N Warehouse <“But as we speak, at the human owners suggestion, we are in the process of taking ownership of a Corporation. I believe he called it Roseus…â€>
Raveled Posted February 6, 2012 Posted February 6, 2012 "" Starlight mused aloud, nodding slightly. "" She placed her hand on the curved glass of the water tank. "" Without warning Starlight's hand glowed brighter and brighter, almost too bright to look at, and the power leapt out and burrowed into the tank's glass!
Tiffany Korta Posted February 6, 2012 Author Posted February 6, 2012 Auto N Warehouse The energy flowed through the tank and a mixture of the brown liquid and gas leaked from large cracks. There was however a temporary flash of some kind of force field and the energy quickly dissipated. <â€I see. The plan was always to replace her, as we are doing now. I wonder if we can do the same with you?â€? The tank began to split apart as the warehouse began to fill with a fine brown mist/fog that the creature breathed. The creature began to unfurl it tentacles toward Starlight.
Tiffany Korta Posted February 8, 2012 Author Posted February 8, 2012 Unforeseen by the two heroes the two drones acted in also exact unison there limbs turned into deadly looking blades as there limbs extended and spun around in deadly looking arcs. The effect was especially strange in the CEO's office as the drone still had the passive, yet still human looking, features of the Assistant. It may be that the two creatures underestimated them because whilst the whirl of blades looks quite impressive it failed to strike anyone, though there attack seemed quite relentless.
Raveled Posted February 8, 2012 Posted February 8, 2012 Starlight flew into the air as the pink goo-creature reached out for her. The tentacles struck out and swept underneath her as she rose into the ground. Starlight narrowed her eyes at the tank-thing's resistance to her attack. "" She struck down with both hands, concentrated power flashing and lighting up the warehouse as she blasted the center of the tank/fog mass.
Supercape Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 At the first sign of trouble, Synth leapt forward, intent on restraining the assailant. Hold on... Her brain kicked in, working at its normal speed. To her, everything was slowed down, allowing her incredible control over her body. She had no reflexes. She didn't need them, her nervous system was so fast she could control it all. And as she moved forward, she realises she was still in the CEO's body. Did she want to break the illusion? that might put the real target in danger. How much force could she use? Should she keep the illusion? Even I can think too much...she noted to herself. Her indecision left her hamstrung. She made some grasp at her attacker, but even as she did so, she realised her heart was not fully in it. Sure, she could handle herself, and could take a beating, but the real CEO would be dead before she could open her mouth to scream. If Synth broke the spell, she would be putting her in danger. And even if she didn't like corparate greed, all human life was precious.
Tiffany Korta Posted February 9, 2012 Author Posted February 9, 2012 Auto N Warehouse The opening of the tank allowed Nes-456 to attempts to attack Starlight, but it also made him more vulnerable. It was difficult to tell what with the thrashing of tentacles but Starlight’s attack seemed to have caused the alien some damage. The drone wasn’t however harmed in the slightest. Its blades struck with unnerving accuracy, and though they didn’t seem to be able to harm Starlight there blow was enough to hurt the heroine. CEO’s Office The scene in the office was slightly more bizarre, by now the features of the Assistant were the same as those of Nikki Hawthorn, so apart from the whirling of blade if looked like identical twin fighting each other. Perhaps that was why neither of them could seem to hit the other.
Raveled Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 Starlight hissed in pain as the drone's blades cut at her. She warded the blows off as well as she could, but she felt her alabaster skin opening and blood running down her arms. She flew up, trying to get out of range of the drone and Nes' flailing tentacles, and fired off another double-fisted blast of white light. "" she cried. ""
Tiffany Korta Posted February 13, 2012 Author Posted February 13, 2012 .Now free of the giant tank it had inhabited and with the warehouse rapidly filled with the brown gas of its atmosphere. The alien seemed gain in confidence and give one of its strange chuckles. <“Ah the mighty Grue how overconfident as a species you are, maybe one day we will show you the error of your ways. Thought you are a little different I must say, it’s a shame I won’t be able to study you further.â€> Whilst it spoke a mass a tentacles shot forwards from Nes, writhing and thrashing around whilst attempting to engulf the hero.
Tiffany Korta Posted February 13, 2012 Author Posted February 13, 2012 Auto N Warehouse The drone attempted to work around Nes-456’s tentacle and strike Starlight with its blade like hands. But the mass of pseudopods were distracting it, it obviously didn’t want to harm its master, and it failed to strike a blow on Starlight. CEO’s office Carefully hidden behind the offices sofa the negotiator for Farrell BioTech was filled with false bravado. “You might be able to fight it now, but it won’t be long before you fall.†The assistant was however quite on script and its blows went wide of Synth but a whisker.
Raveled Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Starlight dodged the swinging tentacles and the scything arm-blades, rising higher and higher towards the rafters of the warehouse. "" Starlight chided. "" She Spun as she dodged and brought both hands, palms out, facing the tentacled horror again. Another burst of light was sent racing into its center mass, lighting up the warehouse again.
Supercape Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 Synth carried on the dance with her "double", blocking, striking and dodging as they shuffled around the board room. It was clear that the doppelganger was no push over - fast, strong, and skilled. This was certainly not like overpowering a two bit thug on the street. I need an edge... she concluded no point holding onto this appearance if I lose this fight...I need everything... Giving up her appearance, she once again shifted back to her baseline appearance, a tall, athletic woman with short wiry blond hair and a perfect athleticism. Her movements were just that little bit more confident, fast and assured now she was back in the body she knew. She caught one arm of the doppelganger, span fully, whipping an elbow around into its chest and hooking the shifters limbs with her bent limb as she did so. No hold's barred now...let loose...
Tiffany Korta Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 CEO’s Office The creature squirmed and shifted against Synths hold but the creature couldn’t seem to escape her grasp. The man’s voice was now in a panic when he saw Synth’s from. “Wait you’re not her. Who are you, and who are you working for?†Auto N Warehouse <â€Ah yes I had heard that one of your kind had turned rogue. Maybe the Grue Unity will reward us for your capture. Though it will have to wait until we capture this planet.â€> As Nes spoke he crawled up onto the bank of equipment for his cloned army. At a suitable height he again sent out a mass of tentacle to attempt to engulf Starlight.
Raveled Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Starlight gasped as Nes' tentacles wrapped around her, attempting to pull her down to some bad end. She struggled against its grip, but she had little physical strength and less training for something like this. She cast around for anything to help her and settled on the open windows. She couldn't fly to them, but they did provide her another means of escape. The alien heroine closed her eyes and concentrated on Ms. Hawthorne's office, shutting out the imminent peril she was in and picturing it as clearly as she could in her mind. There was a wash of power and her body dissolved into a thousand motes of incandescent light, which streamed up and out of the window, heading across town and back to the offices of Roseus Corporation.
Supercape Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 GM Synth struggled to keep hold of the..thing. Blast its strong! Her muscles were taught and strained from the effort as the thing thrashed about in her grip. Even her synthetic flesh could not hold on. Her muscles bulged like balloons as she fought to keep it restrained, but it was still no good, the thing broke free and rolled away. Synth shook herself, finding she was sweaty from effort. If at first you don't succeed she said to herself, remembering an old saying of Dr. Nyberg at the facility try again.. but do it better! Pouring her artificial cell stems into her tissue, four new arms sprouted from her sides, and all her limbs started growing. "I'll make sure I hold on to you next time!" she said to the thing.
Tiffany Korta Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 Starlight’s teleport went off without incident; she even remembered not to try to appear in the office due to the barrier. She was a little surprised by the sight that unfolded before her eyes. It wasn’t the two drones in this part of the office it was the creature they was fighting. The creature was around 7-8 feet tall posing a set of impressive bat like wing all in the same bright pink color. The face, though framed by a magnificent set of horn, was horribly familiar. It was that of Mrs Hawthorn. “Well this is embarrassing!†her teeth had distinctive points She looked down at her feet (though keeping an eye on the drones) and actually looked a little guilty. “I can explain, but now probably not the time. Your friend could probably use some help in there.†Now she mentioned it Starlight could hear the sounds of struggle from the office.
Raveled Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 Starlight appeared in the hallway, blinking at the decidedly odd appearance of the CEO. Still, it's not like the heroine could cast stones, so once she had the details fixed she nodded curtly. "It shall be done," she said. "But once these minions are put down, we will be having a very long talk about certain cephalopod individuals." With that vague threat delivered, she turned curtly and strode off towards the meeting room.
Tiffany Korta Posted February 28, 2012 Author Posted February 28, 2012 Ms hawthorn or gave Starlight a confused look as she rushed past towards the door. The scene that Starlight saw must have ranked as one of the strangest of a very strange day. Another Ms Hawthorn, another drone judging from the blade like arms, was whirling around trying to hit Synth. And from his hiding place in the corner of the office the businessman voices rouse to a peek over the sounds of the combat. “No you're not her... he, he cheated me... you shouldn't be here... but I'll win out in the end.†The creature though it seemed almost brainless seemed to react to her masters commands as the whirl of blades hit striking Synth a solid blow.
Raveled Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 Starlight came to a halt at the door to the conference room, taking the scene in; drone in whirling dervish mode, Synth fighting back, and some mewling suit in the corner that she dismissed almost at once. She stepped in and coalesced her power in one hand, aiming it at the leaping drone. "Your master is undone, flesh-puppet," she informed it. "Your plans have been stopped and before the day is done, your operation will be no more. So lay and be still!"
Tiffany Korta Posted March 1, 2012 Author Posted March 1, 2012 The Assistant shrugged of Starlight's attack with little notice. It did seem to be a little confused at this change in events. It dropped any pretense of disguise and resumed it's natural pink skinned formed. If face turned briefly towards Starlight and spoke in a gargley almost unnatural voice. “Whilst we have decided to delay are activities, well will finish our contract with Farrel BioTech.†it then shifted into Grue <â€Maybe we will inform the Unity of your existence I'm sure they would be interested in a lost drone.â€> It then turned it attention back to Synth having now found it mark it found it easy to again strike the young hero.
Raveled Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Starlight tossed out another blast of bright energy at the creature, this one curving in the air and striking it directly in the eyes! "You shall not triumph here, puppet," she hissed as she floated through the air towards Synth, "and you master shall taste only bitter ashes! Be blind, and know the darkness of your downfall!" The heroine's path took her near the shapeshifting Synth and she laid a hand on the other hero's shoulder. "Be at rest," she said, her voice softer. "Feel the power of the Light heal you, fellow warrior." White energy bubbled up from Starlight and ran down her hand onto Synth's body, pooling around her wounds. The energy worked its way into her malleable body, soothing away the pain and reknitting abused tissue.
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