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 Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 2:18 pm
 
"I'm not surprised..." Alex remarked. Without Flash around, she was actually surprised that the robot had managed to act so freaking polite this long.
She listened to the girl a moment, then gave her a bit of a nostalgic smile. "I actually know exactly what you mean. It took for-ever for me to get the hang of not bursting my clothes into fire. I was so happy to be able to shop at places other than Dollar General. I was never really one for costumes, but a flame resistant one really helped until I could get the hang of my powers. Now I can run around in whatever I want." she said, then paused a moment in thought. "Although...I'm not really sure to tell you what to do about your problem. I was the only one in the group that was inexperienced enough that I couldn't keep a costume. Maybe Warp could help. He's got the whole speed of light thing down while wearing a sweater. But...I'm pretty sure he cheats and just stops time while he runs."
About that time, Steel returned with the man slung over her shoulder. Not thinking much of the people staring at her as she walked, she opened the door to the movie store and walked in.
She found the room empty, with only the unseen girl behind the newspaper sitting behind the desk.
"Um, excuse me, but...where did the other two go?" she asked.
"In the back." the newspaper replied. "You can leave him here if you want."
"Oh....alright." Steel said.
Gently, she sat the bound and unconscious man on the floor against the counter, then calmly walked towards the back room.
Once the robotic woman was gone, the newspaper was casually folded and flopped onto the counter. A woman, couldn't have been more than eighteen, carefully glanced back at the doorway the small group was in. Her bright red eyes rested on the door for a moment, and she flipped a strand of equally red hair from her face.
Glancing away from the door, she leaned forward and pulled out a cellphone, resting her elbows on the counter. She flipped through her contact list, picked one, then proceeded to send a text.
* Wolf & robot watching movies. Have new friend. Have them stay 4 party or give them tags? - 18 *
Carefully, she slid the cellphone back into her pocket, then walked around the counter to kneel in front of the man.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:18 pm
Viv laughed to herself as she straightened her makeshift mask.
"you know..it's nice talking to someone who actually does understand my problem. Well, not the same problem, but bursting into flames all the time would def. put a damper on someones closet. Now....this Warp your talking about....is he sorta like Flash?"
She heard the door open and waited, listening.
"Hope it's not this girls boss. He might have more questions than I do"
To her relief it was the girl from earlier. She didn't catch a name yet so now might be a good time. She wasnt dead or bleeding so that was a good thing.
"Glad your alright."
She gave her a smile, hoping to stay on her good side. After all, it was because of her she was finding some help in this city.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:11 pm
Steel looked over at the new girl as she entered. With a small sigh, she managed to return the smile. "Thank you. There is a man outside, unconscious and tied up. He shot two people in a parking lot not far from here." she said, motioning towards the main part of the store.
Alex frowned a bit. "Shot...? Are they dead?"
Steel paused a moment, going back over her video feed. "Yes." she replied. "I didn't know what to do with the man, so I brought him back here. Figured you would know."
Alex nodded, then looked over at the new girl. "Warp...kind of is. His powers sort of revolve around manipulating time. The main abilities he uses are...what he calls, fast-forward and rewind. He can make an object or action speed up whatever it is they're doing, or go backwards in time as far as he wants. Kind of like pressing the buttons on an old VSR and watching the screen. I'm pretty sure he can also stop time, which is probably what he uses to help him get from point A to B in the blink of an eye." she said, then turned and started moving back towards the door. "We'd better get this guy taken care of. I'm Alex by the way. And...this is..." she said, pausing.
Really, she wasn't sure what the robot called herself. First it was Darth Vader, then Dark Sapphire, then...ugh. That whole episode was just messed up.
"Steel Spider." Steel replied. "A young girl called me Stella, so...I suppose that will do for a first name."
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:23 am
Vivienne swallowed...dead..she was really getting herself into something here wasnt she. She craned her neck around the corner, observing the man that Steel brought with her.
" Most likely call the police for him, as well as...the victims.."
she swallowed again. The word making her ill, but she remained calm and kept her composure.
She nodded to Alex.
" I would really like to talk to him then. Maybe he can help me..even train me. I have to get some control. As far as I know, all I am good for at the moment is running. I want to be able to stay and fight. I want to help."
She sighed and looked around, leaning close and whispering to her new friends.
"My name is Vivienne. Pleased to meet the both of you."
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:06 pm
(Enters from Titans Tower.)
Landing in Metropolis, he was trouble by what still had just happen.
"Why am I here? "The only reason I can was because a voice told me too." he thought to himself. "I need find some heroes, they might have the answers." he said as he took off in the sky. With people looking at him in a strange way.
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:53 pm
Alex smiled a bit as the three of them entered the main part of the store. "Likewise." she replied.
By the time they'd gotten back to the counter, the girl was already back in her seat and her attention devoted completely to her newspaper again. The man still lay on the floor, leaning against the counter. Visibly untouched.
Alex looked down at the man and stopped next to him. "...police would probably be the best bet. What did he do that you had to knock him out?" she asked, looking back over at Steel.
"I...believe he was trying to kill me as well. I caught up to him inside a building with lots of doors. He had a gun aimed at one of the doors and I tried to knock him away. He shot at me, tried to wrap some kind of wire around my neck, then jerked my head rather sharply to the side. I got angry and...electrocuted him." the robotic girl replied.
Alex's eyes widened. "Then, you're either terrible at fighting, or this guys trained." she said, looking back down at the guy. "....and after our first encounter, I know your fighting abilities aren't the problem. I really don't like the thought of leaving a trained killer here for the cops to handle."
"Someone's on their way to pick him up." the girl behind the counter replied casually. "I called him in. Apparently there was a warrant on the guy." she said.
The warrant was a lie, but there was someone on their way. Alex wasn't really excited enough to be able to tell that the girl was lying either.
Alex looked at the newspaper a moment, since the girl's face still couldn't be seen. "Alright...I guess if there was a warrant, then they should know to be careful." she replied, then paused and looked back down at the man. She still didn't really like the thought of leaving him like this.
"....Steel. Have an extra band of wire to fix up his arms with?" she asked.
Steel nodded, then moved her wrist to let a long silver coil slide out and onto the floor. Alex picked it up, then went about better securing the man's hands and feet. "Alright. Will you please keep an eye on him though?" Alex said, glancing up at the paper.
"Sure." the paper replied.
Alex made a bit of a face, then stood and moved to the doorway once she was done. "Alright. Let's....head back then I guess. The person you need to see should still be in New York." Alex said, looking back at Viv as they walked out the door and onto the street.
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:46 pm
Vivienne watched as the two hog tied the man, her eyes watching the paper. This girl was strange.Almost to calm and uncaring of the situation.She was snapped out of her little daze at the sound of her name, the other girls already at the door, ready to leave. She looked at the paper one last time before following Stella and Alex.
"New York huh....sorta always wanted to visit there.
She gave the woman behind the counter another glance, making sure the mask covered her face before turning away, heading after her friends. "
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:56 pm
"Heh. Not much of a vacation spot if your definition of vacation consists of the word 'relaxing'."Alex said with a grin, looking back at the girl. "Wait until you see the place we were at last. Completely bizzare. If I wasn't afraid to look around, I'd say you might find something about a costume there as well."
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:08 pm
Changing into his civies in a alley."He walked onto the min street which were full of people. He was happy no one noticed him until a girl shouted,"Hey it's Blaze Rider." Seeing how they're we're many photo monkeys in the city he was swarmed. Running quick, he ran a block or 5. Making a quick turn he was about to fly when he noticed he couldn't fly. "what the." as he tried again.
Giving up he was able to use his superspeed. Running a few more blocks not being seen by any human. He slowed up and made a quick changed into jis holographic costume. When he bumped into a girl wearing a mask.
"Sorry about that." he said as recovered fast stopped her from falling at superspeed. "I'm sorry about that."
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:53 pm
"Oh I hope so. I look like a major dork right now..Oh wow. I forgot to give her the uniform back.....should I return it..."
She felt someone bump into her and then the world went slow mo. Sorta how it was when she ran. She turned to the boy who was keeping her on her feet.
"Oh..no problem...Cool costume. Wow...everyones out tonight."
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:56 pm
Alex and Steel turned to look back at the new arrival. Now what? Nothing for hours, and now they seemed to be bumping into all kinds of people. And as far as Alex was concerned, if it started out like that, she could expect to be meeting a LOT more people the rest of the day.
The woman behind the counter moved the corner of the newspaper to look out the window. They were all outside now...and there was someone else? This just kept getting interesting.
Carefully, she reached into her pocket to pull out her cellphone again. Just to check and see if she had any more messages.
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:06 pm
"Thanks, I'm Flashstep." he said holding out his hand for her to shake it.
"Are you a hero too?" he asked.
(edit TK-Force will now go by his old name Flashstep until his other powers return.)
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:05 am
*she took the young mans hand and shook it*
I...dont have a name yet. As soon as I have one though, I will let you know."
She smiled at him
"Least I'll have some jogging partners out of all this."
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:54 am
(No more complaining about his age people. Curse you Keeper curse you! I'll stop. XD)
The Keeper:
I should have done this to begin with. Seeing how you are naive and impulsive.
TK:
"What you mean by jogging part......Argh!" he said bending over in pain and agony.
A white light covered him and he glowed for 5 seconds.
When the light vanished a older Flashstep emerged. He was more man like taller,buffer to where he looked to be a in shaped guy. He had on a costume almost the same as before. This sparking with Speed Force energy. The Keeper had changed him into 18 year old also maturing him with it.
"Jogging partners huh, depends if you can keep up." he smirked.
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:12 pm
Alex and Steel just continued to stare. Steel of course, had never seen anything like this happen before. Alex, on the other hand, just seemed to shrug it off. Nothing happening for hours and suddenly it was full of crazy. But it was good crazy. She could handle this crazy. At least she wasn't jumping around someone twice her size or landing in garbage. Which....she still needed a bath. And something to eat. Damn...how long had it been since she had any food?  ENTER from Surrounding Areas of Gotham Chaos continued to swing until he finally came upon the next city. There he perched himself on top of a rooftop and looked around. He needed to get his bearings. He really wasn't sure what he was looking for now. Rapture? Alex? Sapphire? He felt like he was just wasting time swinging around aimlessly.
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