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Post by M_a_K on Nov 21, 2009 22:42:16 GMT -5
"Hmm..." Marcus was a bit confused at that moment. "Well... Hmm... You have a point." He gave up trying to figure out how everything worked. Anatomy was, and is, his worst subject.
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Post by M_a_K on Dec 8, 2009 19:58:58 GMT -5
The group continued to eat in silence until Marcus said,"I just remembered that I forgot to ask them that." He looked up realizing that he had said it aloud. " Er... Its just that I forgot to ask them why they would put a self-destruct mechanism in their main base." He explained after he saw that they where looking at him awkwardly.
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Post by Count/Winterfire on Dec 11, 2009 21:23:54 GMT -5
(Nick and James looked at Marcus. The two had no clue what he was talking about. Nick turned to Max to clarify.)
Psychonaut: We blew up the X-men mansion before getting here.
(He continued eating his food as if this was like an everyday deal. He made no eye contact, trying his best to hide his lie. The two brothers looked at each other strangely, and then at Max.)
Nick: What!
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Post by M_a_K on Dec 27, 2009 20:28:51 GMT -5
"Yeah."Marcus said, "It was pretty fricking epic.Though I was having trouble on my fight... How much trouble did you guys have?"
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Post by Count/Winterfire on Dec 29, 2009 21:33:14 GMT -5
(Max was feeling uncomfortable, but he didn't show it. He just went with the flow and tried to make up some random explanation.)
Pychonaut: The one called Oracle was a tough cookie, but I took her down with no worries. Storm seems formidable, but once I got inside her mind, she was a piece of cake. Anyone want dessert?
(Talia looked at Marcus and then at Max. She let out a sign of disappointment.)
Talia: I wish I could have gotten more action though. Oh well, they're all dead for all we know, right? Right?
(She looked again at Marcus and Max. Max was about to open his mouth to lie to her, when one of Count's pilots stormed into the hall. He looked at all the tables, until he spotted Max. He then started to fast-walk toward him. The look on his face was hard to interpret, as if he was hiding a hard truth. Max stood up and knew something was up.)
Pilot: Max, where is Count?
Psychonaut: I haven't seen him in hours. Why?
Pilot: Just urgent information that needs his immediate attention. Can you help me find him!?
(Max could tell now that something was wrong. Max looked around and could tell they were drawing attention among the castle people. Max made some space for the Pilot to sit down.)
Psychonaut: Can I see the information. I am going to be your boss in a matter of years. So might as well get a head start on this type of work.
Pilot: Nice try, but this information is classified for Count's eyes only.
Psychonaut: Just show me or I'll do the honors of reading your mind and getting the information myself.
(The pilot knew he had no choice. He handed him a printed piece of paper. Chills went down Max's spine as he read everything that had occurred in Los Angeles.)
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Post by M_a_K on Dec 29, 2009 21:42:04 GMT -5
Marcus stood when he saw Max's expression. "Whats up?" He asked. He felt as though he needed to ask. It was his old habits kicking in. He knew how teams worked and he wanted to know if there was anything that he could do to help. <After all... I have fought alongside them so why shouldn't they be my team?>
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Post by Count/Winterfire on Jan 4, 2010 23:30:21 GMT -5
Psychonaut: Its bad Marcus, real bad.
Talia: What is it? Tell Us.
Psychonaut: Not here, we don't want to draw even more attention to ourselves.
(Max looked around the grand hall. Dinner had just ended and the people were standing up and dispersing. Max clenched the piece of paper with his hand. He wanted to rip it into a million pieces, but it was Count's to read. Max gave the piece of paper back to the pilot. As he took it back, he gave Max a "I told you so" look.)
Pilot: Can you at least sent a mental message to Count?
Psychonaut: Already on it.
(Max nodded, already sending a mental message to Count.)
Count, there's new information that needs your attention at the grand hall.
Can't it wait?
No, its urgent.
Fine, I'm on my way.
......
(Count could tell from Max's tone of voice that something was wrong. He quickly turned to Map.)
Count: We have to return to your castle with haste.
(With a move of her arm, Map changed the scenery of the castle from the book to her castle. Once they were back to the secret library, Count teleported the Map and himself to the door outside the grand hall. Count opened the door, letting Map go in first. The pilot spotted Count approaching. He handed over the piece of paper to Count. He quickly read it and his face had that rare expression, a look of worry. He turned to his team. He wanted to leave right then and there, but they had been flying on the plane for two days straight. His team was not in the shape to fight, at least not yet. Plus, he had already promised to Map that they would stay at least the night. The looks on their faces hinted curiosity on what was on that paper. He decided it was now or never.)
Count: Our base in the States is no more.
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Post by M_a_K on Jan 5, 2010 19:48:16 GMT -5
There was a stunned silence in the room. It was making Marcus uncomfortable. "Well judging by the tone of your voice and the look on everybody's faces i would say that that is either damn near impossible or that it is... er... WAS impossible. Either way bad news... So what do you want us to do Boss?" He said with an emphasis on battle sarcasm.
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Post by Count/Winterfire on Jan 7, 2010 21:52:05 GMT -5
Count: I would suggest we attack as soon as possible. I thought Sara would be able to handle this situation. If the X-men are powerful enough to destroy our base, they are a threat not to be taken lightly. We need to plan our attack strategy. It will be interesting seeing good ol' Jack.
(Count seemed more concerned that he lost the base more than the fate of Sara. Max saw this and was disgusted by Count's lack of mourning.)
Count: Its getting late, get some rest, you'll need it.
Map: James, Nick, lead our guests to the unoccupied rooms.
(The two identical boys nodded in the same manner.)
Nick: Ok guys, follow us.
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Post by M_a_K on Jan 11, 2010 19:28:05 GMT -5
Marcus gave a curtly nod in the direction of the boys saying that he understood. <Just as long as i don't have to fly too soon> he thought to himself. He looked back to Talia.< I should try to make nice with her... But I'll do that later. Maybe after a nice long nap.>
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Post by Count/Winterfire on Feb 8, 2010 13:59:56 GMT -5
(Before the group left, Count called out to Talia. She ran over to him and he whispered in her ear.)
Count: Keep an eye on Psychonaut. Something is wrong with him and I'm worried about him. Tell me if you find out anything.
(Talia nodded with out question. She ran back to catch up with the group. The group made there way to the dormitories. Along the way no one said a word. The group was still in shock from the news. To Max, this was good news, but even he felt uneasy. He was wondering if his sister had made it out alright. Nick and James stopped at a long hallway. They turned around to face the group.)
James: Here we are.
Nick: This will be Talia's room. This one will be Marcus's and the one next to it will be Max's.
(Nick opened the door to Talia's room. James opened the doors to Marcus's and Max's.)
James: If you guys need us, our rooms are in the end of this hall. On the right side. Bathrooms are in the middle of the hall. Girls on the left, guys on the right, you can't miss them. Well, I'm going to bed. Good night.
Nick: I'm going to look for that idiot brother of ours. Hope he didn't get himself lost.
(The two triplets went there own separate ways. Talia turned to Marcus and Max.)
Talia: Alright, get some rest. Knowing Count, he'll probably have us up early for some mission. Who knows what it will be.
(She walked over to Max, gave him a hug goodnight. She then walked over to her room. Before closing the door, she looked at Marcus and gave him a respectful nod. She closed the door and Marcus and Max heard the sound of Talia locking the door.)
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Post by M_a_K on Feb 27, 2010 19:13:30 GMT -5
After Talia closed and locked the door, Marcus said, "What does she think we are going to do? Frisk her in her sleep?" He looked over to Max chuckling at his own joke. When he saw Max's expression he stopped laughing. "Right. Well I am going to try to get some sleep." Marcus yawned, "Oh. And Psy. Just between you and me, your dad creeps me out with that whole shadow thing." Marcus closed the door and as soon as he did he reverted in to his anthro-form, not bothering to lock the door.
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Post by Count/Winterfire on Feb 27, 2010 21:32:26 GMT -5
Psychonaut: You're not the only one.
(Max said to himself once Marcus was gone. He walked over to the door next to it and opened it. He went inside and closed the door. He looked around the room and he let the feeling of being in the room sink in. He walked over to his bed and got ready for bed.)
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