>Your name is Anonymous X >Yes, X is your last name >Right now, you are in history class, sitting far back in the classroom >You are going to Canterlot Highschool >Over the past two years you have been an average student >Average grades from exams, no trouble with teachers or students >Until some girl opened portals to another dimension >You almost fell into one of those head first if not for that girl with purple sunglasses >She caught you from by ankle and pulled you up to safety >Well, as safe as one can be with a magic battle going on >After that moment, you developed a sixth sense of sorts >It felt like you were blind all this time and you just started to see >Then you remember waking up in a hospital bed >They said that you passed out after getting pulled out of the dimensional gateway >Your sixth sense was gone >Even though you couldn't process it, it felt like you were deprived from so many things that you could sense >You were released mere minutes after you woke up >Your mother took you home and cooked you dinner >Your father was a really busy man, a researcher at STARK Company >He was rarely at home and you doubt he heard about the incident at your school at all >After having dinner with your mother, you decided to do some homework >You'd probably be excused if you didn't, being hospitalized and such >But this was a good opportunity to show that you try to be a good student >In reality, you barely paid any attention in class, so you needed to study first >Just enough to complete your homework >You checked your homework to see what you need to study **R-{0} **f(x)=(x-2)(x+2), so the graph will pass through the points (-2,0) and (2,0) **The area of the field between the parabola... "What the fuck?!" Was the question you asked yourself >You didn't know this subject, you barely skimmed through the question to see what you had to study >But you knew the answer? >How could you solve the question when you didn't even know what a parabola was? >Maybe you were paying some attention, but you thought you didn't? >Nah, that's stupid >You discarded the idea of doing your homework that night and decided to head for the bed >You were kinda freaked out and sleep has always been an easy escape for you >The next morning however, things didn't get any better >You woke up to the sound of your alarm >Taking your phone, you started going downstairs, wondering if your mother was awake **She's not >That's not surprising, poor woman had a lot to do around the house and she worked as a lawyer >Very busy one at that too >Maybe you could have some cereal and head for the school >If there is any left of course, you always forgot if there was or not **There is not >... >You didn't know that >Now that you think about it, you weren't downstairs yet >Your mom could be awake in the kitchen, making some breakfast >But you knew she's not >A knock on the door gets your attention >Who could that be? **It's your father >NO! >You didn't know that! >You were panicking, you took a deep breath to calm yourself "Be calm, be observant, panicking only makes things worse." You whispered to yourself >You decided to go see who it was at the door >You must've been too slow, because as you get close, you heard a key being pushed in >Was it your dad? >The lock turned and door opened to a familiar face >"Hey, son. I was hoping I'd catch you before you left for school." He smiled. "Got some bagels for breakfast." >You just looked at him with wide eyes >"What's wrong son?" He walked towards you. "Are you alright?" >You were unable to answer for a few seconds >Then you noticed the increasing worry on his face >You had to act quick before he gets more suspicious >You suddenly hugged him "I just missed you dad." You said with a faked cheerful voice. "Welcome home." >"Missed you too, son." >After that day this... thing kept happening >You knew things that you shouldn't be able to >Just like you hear and see, you sensed things >You know that the girl sitting three seats in front of you is spaced out >If you pretend to cough in thirty seconds, she will jump a little in her seat >She will drop her pencil and lost it >After the school, janitor will find that pencil while sweeping the floor >He will put it in his pocket and continue doing his job >The pencil will fall out of a hole in his pocket in the teacher's lounge >The next day your history teacher will walk in with newly printed copies of your next exam >She will step on the pencil, slip and fall >One of the copies will slip under a drawer >You will get it from there during the launch break >After all that Flash guy paid for those questions *cough**cough* >Next day, lunch break >You are talking to Flash in the hallway "Here's the exam questions." You pass the paper to him. >"Awesome man, you really did it!" He cheers. "You paid for it, I did it. Easy." Something comes to your mind. "Listen, don't get A+, okay?" >"Why not man? I got all the questions." "You almost failed history last time, Flash." You make your point. "If you get an A+ now it'll be suspicious." >He frowns. "I guess you're right. Fine, I'll try and get a B or something." "Alright," you shake his hand. "Nice doing bussiness with you. See you 'round." >"See ya, bro." He says as you walk towards cafeteria. >You got fifty bucks for that exam paper and you barely did anything >There is so much potential in this... power >Grabbing a tray, you get your food from the lunch lady >Looking around for a place to sit you see Vinyl waving at you, Octavia sitting next to her. >You go to their table and take a seat "Hey, Vinyl. Hey Octavia." >"Good afternoon Anonymous." Octavia speaks as Vinyl waves and smiles. "How're you guys doing?" >"I am doing well, thank you." Octavia says. "I've finally managed to play the piece I have been practicing flawlessly." >Vinyl does some hand signs that Octavia translates for you >"She says she will be working as a DJ at a party at Club Vendigo this Saturday." Vinyl performs some more hand signs. "She says she got two VIP tickets for the party and that we are invited." "Sure," You say with a shrug. "I'm not doing anything else." >Vinyl looks at Octavia for an answer. >"Vinyl, you know I do not enjoy parties." She starts. >Vinyl makes a begging sign with her hand. >"...Vinyl, I..." >Puppy eyes (sunglasses) intensifies >Octavia sighs. "Alright, fine. I suppose I could come and stay for some of your... beats." >Vinyl claps her hands and hugs Octavia with a huge grin on her face "Heh" You laugh, earning a stare from Octavia >You don't notice though as you wonder how it would sound if Vinyl could talk or if she would ever be able to **She could >Seriously?! >This power may be more valuable than you thought >You focus on how to make Vinyl talk again **Non lethal stab wound must be inflicted on Sunset Shimmer's left leg before Friday arrives >What?! No! >There must be another way **Detonate a bomb across Club Vendigo during the party >That's even worse! >Octavia breakes your thought process >"Anonymous are you alright? You look troubled." >No kidding! If you want your best friend to be able to talk you need to stab someone in school "No, it's... It's nothing I'm alright." You say half-heartedly. >Vinyl makes some hand signs >"She wants you to know that you can talk to us about anything, anytime." She translate. "And I agree." >That brings a smile to your face >Still, you can't tell them that there is a way for Vinyl to talk and that it is to put a knife through Sunset **Any sharp object will suffice as long as they go deeper than 2.8 centimeters >You ignore the extra input of your sixth sense and keep your smile "Thanks guys. I'll be sure to take you up on that in the future." >Your thoughts return to getting Vinyl her voice back as you continue eating >Stabbing and bombing... >You need to look up other options >After school >You are walking home, still focused on how to be less destructive about making Vinyl talk >While some other solutions you came up with was similar to the others, some included far worse things >You could shoot Sunset instead of stabbing or kill one of her friends as an alternative >As if that's a real alternative >Inflicting Sunset with a head trauma was among the choices >Crashing a vehicle bigger than a Mini Cooper into Club Vendigo during the party >List went on but not in the way you wanted >You realized a while ago that all these choices were revolving around Sunset and, more importantly, Club Vendigo's party >Whatever bullshit that will make Vinyl able to speak was going to happen during the party >If you choose to make it happen that is >The options are clear >There is no way you are killing someone >Which means you will not risk any lives either >You want Vinyl to talk but not if it costs people's lives >You know she wouldn't want that to happen >Would she stab someone to be able to talk? >Probably not >She definitely wouldn't want you to do it >How would you stab Sunset anyway? >You are not sure if you could do such thing and even if you did, how would you do it without getting charged for it? **Go to the alleyway across the pawnshop at 136th and 3rd at 11 PM tonight >Well, now you know how to stab Sunset without being charged with the crime >After dinner you've made your mind about things >It was simple really >Stab wound would heal and Vinyl would be able to talk >So you sneak out of the house at 10 PM wearing a hoodie and taking a kitchen knife with you >It was a long walk to 136th and 3rd so better to leave early >You walk past the tall buildings and fancy restaurants, reaching to suburbs >You walk with a quick pace as the anxiety drives your heart to beat faster >You check your phone's navigation once again >You've though of getting a cab, but the place was likely to be a crime scene tomorrow >So you didn't want to give any possible connection to the police >It should be right around the corner >You can see the alleyway >Your pace further quickens >As soon as you turn the corner however you come to a halt >There are four guys in the alleyway >You cannot do it when they are here >You should try again some time later >You turn to leave but one of them calls to you >"Yo! Who the fuck are you?!" >You turn around slowly "No one, I was just uh... just passing through." You speak, as every muscle in your body tenses. "Didn't mean to bother anyone." >The guy tilts his head and eyes you from top to bottom. >He's wearing a black t-shirt and he has a ring on his right middle finger >"Haven't seen you here before." He points at you. "What's with the hoodie?" "Nothing, I'm just cold." He stares at you for a few seconds. "I should go." You start to turn around. >"HEY!" You look at back at the man. "Why don't you lend me some money, huh?" >Shit "I don't have anything on me." You really don't. It's not like you were going shopping. >He pulls out a switch blade and starts walking towards you >"I just wanna be sure ab-" You just pulled out your kitchen knife >Shit x2 >"Oh man, it's not everyday you see a punk with a kitchen knife." He laughs as his friends join him. "You piss me off." "Just, stay back!" Your voice trembles. "I don't want any trouble!" >"You know, I'd ram that thing up your ass but I'm in a good mood." He throws the swicthblade to the side and pulls out a gun. "I'm just gonna beat the shit out of you. Lose the knife." >You hesitate >He fires the gun, aiming to the wall right next to you >"NOW!" >The sound of the gunshot was enough to make you drop the knife >He pops right in front of you before you can recover and you don't even see his left fist coming to connect with your face >You feel the impact all the way to the other side of your head. It's like your brain wants to pop out from the back of your head >You fall to the ground and raise your hands in front of your face >He climbs on top of you >This time he comes in with a right hook >The pain you felt before pales in comparison as you feel his ring impact your cheekbone >He lands another left and your vision starts to get blurry >Last thing you see is his ring coming towards you again, reflecting the light from street lamps >Everything goes dark >Be Sunny S. >Yeah, nope. Where did that even come from? >Be Sunset >Right now you are patroling the streets with your Spider Woman costume on >Why? >Because you are Spider Woman >It's been uneventful lately >You were expecting some super powered enemies when they recuited you to S.H.I.E.L.D >It looks like they were watching you since the day you came through the portal, but didn't contact you until you got bitten by some sort of genetically engineered super-spider >Long story >After a brief introduction and some tests to be sure that you will not become a genetically altered hyperdimentional human-pony-spider monster they left you alone to live your life >Oh yeah, and you got a S.H.I.E.L.D ID card >Neat >With the effects of those superheroes you've been seeing on the news you decided; why not me? >So now here you are, wearing a red ski mask, some jeans and a black turtleneck jumper >Yep, that's your costume >Sound of a distant gunshot interrupts your thoughts >"Oh boy, here we go." You say, swinging a web to the building across >Hopefully you can make it before someone dies, if it didn't happen already >As you got to the crime scene you see some thugs, standing around someone laying on the floor motionless >Looks like you are too late to save whoever it was >The least you can do now is catch those responsible >"Dipshit was telling the truth." One of the men speaks. "There is no money here." >"At least we got the phone." Another cuts in >"Let's get outta here before police arrives, someone must've heard the gunshot." "Sorry, boys. You aren't going anywhere." You jump on top of them from the 3rd floor of the building and land a kick on his face as one of them looks up to see you >Thanks to all that momentum, he is knocked out cold >The other three will require a little more work >You see the gun that was probably fired before aiming at your face >As you move your head to the right and spring forward towards the gunman, bullet lefts the barrel >You hear the bullet whiz through, almost hitting your ear >Your adrenaline spikes >Grabbing the gunman from his shoulders you somersault above him and throw him to the wall >As he hits the wall you duck to avoid a punch, but as you do that other guy lands a kick near your kidney >You avoid falling head first with a well-timed flip and jump up, clinging to a wall >The guy that you threw is squirming on the ground, trying to get up but failing miserably >The guy that tried to punch you goes for the gun *Thwip* >You glue the gun to the floor before he can get to it >He steps back. "You know what? I'm outta here!" >He starts running but you won't let him get away that easy "I told you, you're not going anywhere." You catch him with a web and pull him, making him fall on his back *Thwip* *Thwip* >You glue his arms to the ground and turn to the last guy >While you were busy with the runner, he found a kitchen knife from somewhere >Not that it matters too much >You throw a web, catching the knife in his hand and pull it out of his grasp >He is looking at the knife flying away from him as you jump on to him >It only takes one good punch to the dome, he sprawls on the floor >You sigh as the adrenaline dies down, finally done with the thugs **Jump! >You pupils dilate as you sense impending danger >You flung around to see the thug you threw to the wall swinging a switchblade down towards your chest >You jump back to avoid the knife >It barely touches your jumper >Guy that attacks you, not expecting this miss and being injured, loses his balance >He falls forward face first as the knife plunges into your left leg >You cry out in pain and fall on your back >The knife is still in your leg >You are about to grab the knife to pull it out when you notice your attacker starting to get up again >You try to get back on your feet but the jolting pain from your leg sends you back down to the ground >"Got you now, bitch!" He calls out to you before getting on top of you >You scream as you feel the knife being pulled out of your leg >Then you see the knife coming down to your face >You grab him by the wrist and push the knife back easily, being stronger than him >At first he looks surprised at your strength but then he looks at you with a smug grin >He presses his knee to the stab wound on your leg >You arms give way as you scream once again, but you manage to stop him before he plunges the knife into your eye >He keeps pushing the knife down as he continues to put more weight on your leg >Increasing pain keeps you from being able to use your full strength as the knife gets closer and closer to your face >As more and more adrenaline is pumped through your veins with each passing second you can hear your heart thumping in your ears >You know he is still pressing his knee on your leg but adrenaline has suppressed the pain now, finally allowing your brain to focus on dealing with the real danger >You close your eyes and let out a war cry as you focus all the strength you can muster to push the man back >He's sent flying across the street, landing on his back >You get up on your feet, the fact that you were stabbed already gone from your mind >You walk towards the man who's also on his feet >He once again runs at you, swinging his fist >You catch his hand and squeeze a little too hard, feeling his bones crack >He screams and falls on his knees, holding his broken hand with the other >You punch him in the face, hard >Finally he goes down, unconscious >You look around to see if there is anyone else attacking you, but everyone seems downed >This time as the adrenaline dies down, you feel really tired >You just sit on the floor, breathing heavily >The pain in your leg slowly returns as you calm down >You let out a little laugh, but then you remember about the guy who was shot >You get up, grimacing in pain, and walk towards the victim >As you get closer, you get a better look on his face >Though he was pretty beat up, you feel like you recognize this face >You sit down to get a better look, afraid that you may have just witnessed someone you know die >You can't quite make it up who he is but you realize that he's still breathing "Oh, thank Celestia!" You mumble >Sound of police cars start to fill your ears >You should go, to a hospital >You would take the guy with you but you aren't sure if you can do it with your busted leg >In any case, police should handle the rest >Once again you get up and take a few steps, limping, before spinning a web and pulling yourself up >You open your eyes >For a second you can't remember who you are >Anonymous, that's it >Where is this? >A familiar scent hits you >Hospital >Why are you in a hospital? >"Oh, thank God! You're awake!" You turn your head to see who's speaking >It's your mother "Hey, mom." You try to smile but your face hurts. "What's going on?" >Her eyes are bloodshot "Were you crying?" >She grabs your hand and pulls it to her lips for a kiss >"They said they've found you laying in an alley." She cups your cheek with her other hand. "All beat up." She sobs. "What were you doing there?" >I was going to stab a friend but some thugs mugged me >Isn't the best answer "I... I don't remember. Some guy wanted money and I didn't have any. I think he jumped me." >She looks at you, worried. "Why were you out at night? You didn't say anything! Are you in trouble?" "No, mom. I'm okay, everything is fine." She doesn't seem to believe you. "I promise mom. I just wanted to see the city at night." You let out a short, fake laugh. "I guess it was a bad idea." >Your mom doesn't see anything funny in this however >"W-when they called I... I thought you..." She shakes her head >Your eyes sting with tears "I'm okay mom, I'm okay." You take her hand and squeeze. "It's all fine." She nods and hugs you >"They said they want to keep you over night, to be sure you don't have a trauma." She combs your hair with her fingers. "I'll be right here, if you need anything just tell me." >You smile, despite the pain "Thanks, mom, but you should go home. I know you have a hearing tomorrow. You should get some rest." >She shakes her head. "Not before I make sure you are okay. You are more important than a hearing." >You sigh "I'm sorry, mom." She looks confused. "I didn't want to cause all this... distress." >"It's not your fault." You ignore the words save for a small smile "You are busy enough as it is." You look her in the eyes. "I don't want to burden you further. So please, go home? Get some rest?" >She looks at you for a while, thinking >"That was a good speech." She says "My mother is a lawyer." She lets out a genuine laugh this time >You feel a little lighter at heart >She bends down and gives you a kiss on the forehead. "I love you." "I love you too." >After she left, you stare at the ceiling, thoughts running through your mind >You failed at stabbing Sunset, got beat up and made your mother cry >You let out a defeated sigh "Could've been worse I guess." You mumble >"Hello son, can we ask you some questions?" >You turn to see two police officers standing beside your hospital bed >Looks like you were right >It is worse >Be Sunsun >Where are these weird names coming from? >Be Sunset >It's almost midnight when you walk inside your apartment building >At least Mr Ditkovich should be asleep so he won't bother you about the rent >You got some stitches from your visit to the hospital >Not surprising as it seems that knife was also moved vertically downwards after being plunged into you >You made up a story about falling while holding a knife >They didn't seem to believe you but didn't bother investigating further either >It's not like you were the only one in the emergency room >They were busy with other stuff >You grimace a little as your stitches stretch while you start walking up the stairs >You are supposed to go visit the hospital every two days so they can clean the wound and replace your bandages >They weren't really gentle while cleaning it the first time >So you are expecting some more pain on your next visit >You see a pyrex tray on your doorstep with a note on it as you reach to the door of your apartment >You carefully bend down, not wanting to strecth your stitches again, and pick up the tray >You force the door open, it was stuck as always, and enter your tiny home >You leave the tray on your nightstand and pick up the note >"I made too many brownies so I tough you might want some." -Ursula >That's your breakfast taken care of, maybe lunch too >You flip the paper >"You're running late on rent again." >There is no name attached, not like it needs to be >You sigh and lie down on your bed >Your mind wonders back to tonight's events >You hope that the guy you saved, kinda, was okay >You're pretty sure you've seen him in school before >Your mind slowly gets clouded as you try to remember who he might be >Sleep takes you to it's soft embrace >Be Anonymous >You are back home >They let you go this afternoon after making sure there wasn't any complications with your health >Your mother picked you up and drove you back home >You are alone right now >She had to go back to work as usual >Your father called you and asked how you were, apologizing for not being with you >You told him it was okay, you're okay >You know he has a lot on his plate >He comes home rarely and even then he is really tired, goes to sleep after a short time >You do wish he was around more, if for nothing else so that he could help your mom with some of the housework >You help her when she needs, but you aren't very good except for following directions >Nevertheless you know your father loves you, both of you >Doorbell breaks your chain of though >You've ordered some pizza >It should be them >You go downstairs and open the door >Yep, pizza arrived >You pay for it out of your allowance >Hard to call it that though >If there is one thing that you haven't been short of in your life up to this point it is money >If you ask your parents for more they always give you more >They trust you to not throw it on meaningless things >You know it is hard earned, in the expense of your time with your parents >So you are careful not to just waste it >You go back upstairs with your pizza and sit back in front of your computer >Rimworld, the game you've been playing lately >Since there is no school for you today, you figured you can waste your time on that >You eat your pizza as you watch ant-sized people run around in your colony, occasionally interrupting their routine for things you deemed more important >Some time later you get bored of that and start watching videos on youtube >Before you know it, you waste the whole day on your computer >Doorbell, again >This time you don't know who it might be >You go downstairs and open the door >A blue haired girl with sunglasses meets you >She waves her hand and smiles, that is until she sees your face >She gasps >"Whau aa uua!" Even tries to say something "I'm okay Vinyl don't worry." You try to calm her down. >She shakes her head, pulls out her phone and types something, then shows it to you >"You are not okay! What happened?" >You sigh and step aside, inviting her in >She walks in as you start to explain "I got mugged, nothing too bad happened." You guide her to the living room. "Police said they've found the guys who did this knocked out, laying in the same alley they mugged me. Apperantly someone got them before they could leave." >She types something on her phone again >"Who?" She takes a seat on the couch and you sit next to her. "Dunno, some gang business maybe. In the end, they didn't manage to steal anything." You smirk. "Except for my handsome face." >She snorts, then types again >"Does your face hurt?" "Yeah, but doctors said the pain should subside in a couple of days." >She seems sad. "I'm sorry this happened to you, must've been awful." "It was scary, but I'm fine now, just a little bruised." You decide to change the subject. "What brings you here?" >"You didn't show up, so I came to see if you were alright. Octavia wanted to come too but she had violin practice." You smile. "Thanks Vinyl." You look at her for a moment. "We can hang out if you aren't busy?" >She nods and starts typing. "Yeah lets do it. Hope you got someting to eat." "We can order some pizza?" >She raises her hands above her head with a celebratory pose >You chuckle "I'm pretty sure that means yes." >Be Sunny Bunny >Goddammit >Be Sunset >Your first day at school with your new stitches on your leg went relatively well >Girls did ask why you were grimacing at times >You just told them you've hurt you knee and it hurts >You are lucky that PE was Tuesday, so you were stabbed after that >Still, you will probably not heal by the next week, but you couldn't tell them you were stabbed >Well, you could but you didn't want to worry them >This superhero thing is hard enough without having to listen them lecturing you >You should come up with an excuse for next week though >You could ask the PE Teacher to excuse you from class maybe >You will think about it when the time comes >For now you just want to stop walking >Not that it hurts too much but having that stinging sensetion with every step is starting to annoy you >You are gonna need to take a day or two off of your superhero duties >Wouldn't want the wound to open again while fighting someone >Then it will never heal >You arrive to your apartment building and quietly open the door >You don't want Mr Ditkovich to hear you >You go up the stairs as silently as you can >You've memorized which steps make noise when you step on them >Skipping them with your hurt leg proves difficult however as the stinging hits you again and your leg reflexively comes down on to the step you were trying to avoid >"Miss Shimmer? Do you have my rent yet?" The door across your apartment opens >You hate getting stabbed "I-I'm sorry Mr Ditkovich, sir. I'll have my payment from the cafe this weekend and I'll pay you, I promise." He looks at you with narrow eyes >"You better." Then he goes inside. >You sigh as you continue your way up >Atleast now you don't need to worry about making sound >You make your way to your door and push the key in >You unlock the door but as always you have to ram it with your shoulder a couple of times to open it >You are about to walk inside as you hear the door to your landlord's apartment open again >"Hey Sunset." You hear a timid voice calling your name and turn around to see the landlord's daughter, Ursula >She has a half empty garbage bag in her hand "Hey." You say, slightly raising your hand as if you were waving >"I was just taking the trash out, good thing I ran into you." You smile and nod. There is an awkwarkness hanging in the air. "D-Did you like it?" >You look at her for a second with confusion in your eyes >"Brownies, I mean. Not the garbage... ahem-" >You almost facepalm, how could you forget the brownies? "Yeah, yeah, it was delicious. Thank you." >"You are welcome." She looks at you with a big smile on her face. "Y-You can tell me if you want more." "I will." You smile back. >You to just stand there looking at each other for a few seconds, then she points towards the stair >"I should go and uh... dump this? See you around." "Yeah, see you." Again, you raise your hand a little >"Bye!" She says as she decends the stairs "Bye." You close the door and go inside. >What a weird girl >Be Sombra Morbius >You are a S.H.I.E.L.D scientist >Right now you are working on some blood sample they gave you >Apperantly somehow, someone managed to merge their DNA with the DNA of a spider >They want you to analyze it and figure out how this came to happen >There is a problem though >You have mapped the human and spider genome in the blood already, but there is some unknown material in the combined DNA >It seems to act as a binding agent between two different genomes, but you suspect that it also might be responsible for binding them in a specific way so that random mutations do not occur >Afterall, according to the information they gave you, owner of this DNA had no change in their apperiance >Getting exposed to a mutagen and being mutated in a constractive way is astronomically unlikely >However, if you are right about this, this material could be a game changer >You have to figure out how it works >Right now you are looking at the blood sample under a microscope >Which doesn't tell you much of anything really >You did have this new scanner thing that you never got the chance of using >You pour the blood sample into a petri dish and put it under the scanner >You turn it on >Woah! Shiny. So much so you are worried it might temper with the sample >A screeching noise distracts you >You turn towards the cage where you keep your bats, different research "What's that? Is it too bright for you?" You ask. "I suppose I could take the cage to a darker place." >You turn off the machine for now and grab the cage, earning more bickering and screeching "Yes, yes. I'll let you sleep." You start walking only to be stopped by a table leg connecting with your foot >You stumble and lose your grip on the cage >Suddenly, bats are everywhere "Oh, no." Yeah, you can't catch them >You watch them fly around a little, thinking of what to do >One of them lands near the petri dish with the blood sample in it >It will drink the blood >Damn vampire bats! >You rush towards it but by the time you got there bat already started drinking >You wave your hand to scare the bat away "Shoo! Shoo bat! Bad boy!" Bat takes flight >Towards you face, screeching agressively >You put your hands between the bat and your face >You feel a scratch and a stinging pain in your hand "AH! SHIT!" Bat, maybe startled by your shouting, flies away >You check your hand to see some bite marks with a little bit of blood oozing out from the punctures >There is more important matters however, like keeping the blood sample out of bats' reach >You grab the petri dish and put it in a cupboard, then you reach for the intercom "Hello? This is Doctor Sombra. I need some help here, bats have escaped." >After calling for help you lean on one of the tables and wait, looking at the bite wounds >You're gonna be getting a rabies vaccine for this, probably >You hate needles >You went home that night after getting a rabies shot >You really really hate needles >Even thinking about it makes your skin crawl >How you become to experiment on animals and such is truly a mistery with all the "needling" involved in the job >Still, you don't feel very good >You feel really tired and a little dizzy >You should sit down maybe >As you walk towards the couch in your living room you feel your legs weaken >Just a few more steps >Everything seems hazy >The ground is tilting >Weird >It's dark... ___ >You wake up to your phone ringing in the morning >It seems like you are laying in the middle of your living room, with your work clothes, just a step away from... >You blacked out! You remember >Maybe it was the rabies vaccine? >Your phone rings again and you pick it up "Yes, hello?" You answer >"Mister Morbius? I am calling from the patisserie, your order is ready, would you like us to deliver it to your home?" >That would be S.H.I.E.L.D >You check the clock on your wall >It seems you are late without notice >They are asking you if you need rescue "Yes, please, that would be lovely." >If you were being held hostage in your house, your captors wouldn't want anyone to come home >So if you say no, they dispatch a team to retrieve you >Yes is the answer for "everything is fine" >"Very well, nice doing bussiness with you." >The phone hangs up >You will recieve some cake today >S.H.I.E.L.D is really meticulous about not raising suspicion >You should be heading to the lab now >If you don't they will send a team anyway >You grab an apple from the fridge on your way out >Breakfast will be rushed today >You take a bite as you run downstairs >Walking to the edge of the sidewalk, you signal for a cab >You arrive at the lab quickly, since you slept through the morning rush hour >Still, it was enough time to finish eating your apple >You toss the remains into a bin and go inside the building >"Hey Sombra, late are we?" That would be the security "Yeah, I uh... kinda blacked out last night, must've been really tired chasing all that bats and whatnot." He looks worried >"You should've taken a leave. It can't be good for you to come straight to work after blacking out." You smile and wave your hand dismissively "Don't worry I feel fine now. Happens to th--- Ugh!" >A sudden stomach cramp makes you curl in pain >You slowly get on your knees as you try to catch your breath >There is a hand on your shoulder, it's the security guard >"Are you alright, do you need a medic?" Talking seems hard so you just shake your head and gesture him to calm down >You start to get up but sudden contraction of your gullet stops you half way >You gag as you get support from the guard to not fall back down >Again and again >Until the apple comes pouring back onto the ground >You feel very weak now >Guard guides you to his chair and helps you sit down "Sorry about the mess." You apologize >"Don't worry about that! What happened to you?" You grimace a little as you catch your breath "I guess it really wasn't a good idea to come straight back here." You look at him. "Thanks." >"No problem, not like I was gonna just watch you puke your brains out." He looks at you for a moment. "I think you should go back home or maybe even a hospital. Let me call you a ride, yeah?" "Yeah." You nod. "I should let the department know." He gently pushes you down as you try to get up >"You just rest, I'll let them know what happened >You smile and nod, closing your eyes with a sigh >Such a good guy >After going back home you tried to eat some light meal in the hopes of not throwing it up >It didn't work >Even liquid stuff won't stay down >Only water >You decide to wait it out until the evening >It looks like a really nasty stomach cold >Probably because you slept face first on the ground whole night >Speaking of sleeping, maybe a little bit of sleep might do you some good >In your actual bed this tiime >Be Anonymous >It is Friday morning >It's been lesser part of two days since to got your ass kicked in the alleyway you went to stab Sunset >You have failed your mission >You were supposed to stab her before Friday so Vinyl could speak >Also it is the day you are going back to school >Most of the swelling on your face died down but it still hurts if you move too many muscles >You don't mind it as much as all the stares you are getting right now though >Everyone is whispering to each other >You sigh as you try and ignore them >There will be some interesting rumors going about for a while >"Anonymous! Sweet heavens you look horrible!" Your eyes turn towards to source of the voice, Octavia. "Mpft!" >She gets elbowed by Vinyl, some hand signs follow >"My uh... apologies Anonymous, I meant to ask if you were doing alright." You chuckle "Yeah, I'm okay. Just don't make me laugh too much, my face hurts." >Vinyl makes some signs >"She makes no promises Anonymous." You give Vinyl a fake glare "I'll avenge this." >Which in turn earns you a slightly sticked out tongue and an amused look >You smile. She is still your cheerful friend, speaking or not >Be Sun Tzu >This is getting stupid >Be Sunset >Some kid with a pretty beat up face just walked pass you >You are pretty sure it's the guy in the alleyway >Nice to see him up and about >Takes all the pain of those stitches >They stretch again as you take a reckless step >Nope! It doesn't >Still, it makes you happy knowing you helped someone >You limp towards your locker with a goofy smile >Maybe you should check on him? Make sure he is okay >He seems okay but good friends support each other in hard times right? >Yeah, Twilight would call this a good friendship lesson! >You should definitely check on him >At lunch break maybe, since you are not familiar with his schedule >You pack your books and head for your class >Lunch break comes rather quickly since biology is a subject you actually enjoy and literature is not so bad >You always had a good time reading books >Not as much as Twilight though, that's for sure >You walk into the Cafeteria and look around to see if the guy from this morning is around >Seems like he didn't arrived yet >Some of your friends, Rainbow and Pinkie, is here though >So you take your lunch and head for the table they are sitting >They look rather excited about something "Hey girls." You greet them. "What are you talking about?" >"That Anon guy, obviously!" Rainbow answers "Anon?" >"You know, the guy that got beat up!" So his name is Anon >"I should get him some cake or maybe baloons." Pinkie says with a sad voice. "It looks like he was hurt really bad." >"I heard he participates in street fights!" Rainbow jumps in "Now that, is ridiculous." Is your response to that >"Uh! Uh! Maybe he got in a high stake match so he could get himself a car and impress her girlfriend, but he didn't get the money and his uncle got killed!" >You both look at Pinkie, bewildered >"What?" "What?" >"We should ask him though if we really want to know the story." Pinkie points towards the Cafeteria entrance >It's the guy from this morning, Anon is his name apperantly >He is walking with two girls, one of them is talking with hand signs >You remember her, she helped you with the Dazzlings thing >They walk towards the lunch queue "Good idea Pinkie, I'll go talk to him." You get up and walk towards Anon >Be Anonymous >You are at the end of the lunch queue waiting for Vinyl and Octavia >As you've suspected some rumors have started circulating >Like you are a gang member and shit >You'd rather stay away from the situation >Something you say might make the rumors worse and very little of what you say can make them better >You feel someone touch your shoulder and turn around to see Sunset >"Hey, Anon right?" She asks "Y-yeah, uh hi." Why is she talking to you? "And you are..." >Why did you ask?! You know who she is! Everyone does! >"Oh, I guess we aren't very close." She rubs the back of her head, then reaches for a handshake. "I'm Sunset, Sunset Shimmer." >You balance the lunch tray on your left hand for a moment and shake her hand >Her hand is really soft *Ahem* "Nice to meet you Sunset, how can I help you?" Seems like the situation worked itself out >"Oh, I just saw you this morning all... bruised. So I just wanted to ask how you were doing." That's nice of her "I'm alright, thanks for asking." You give an awkward chuckle. "Just, you know, aesthethically unplesant to look at." >"Oh, I wouldn't say that." >Did she just... >She is blushing now. "I- I mean-" You can feel yourself blushing aswell. >You suddenly find the lunch tray very interesting >"I was just gonna say it's good to hear you are alright! Okay, bye!" She turns around and quickly walks away from you, limping >Wait, why is she limping? >Is it possible that she actually got stabbed in her leg? >You should find out if she did... somehow >You feel a little nudge on your side >It's Vinyl with a shit eating grin >She puts her tray on the lunch counter for a second and make some hand signs >You look at Octavia, who looks at Vinyl with a shocked expression, her face is a little flushed >Vinyl moves her head in your direction, indicating that she wants Octavia to translate >"I will say no such thing!" She hastely walks past you. "Let's just find somewhere to sit." >You look back at Vinyl >She wiggles her eyebrows >You shake your head with annoyance and follow after Octavia >Vinyl's not gonna let this go anytime soon. >After school you are walking home with Octavia >Vinyl went to Club Vendigo to check up on the sound equipment for tomorrow's party >Which you and Octavia are invited as VIPs >You've never been a VIP in anywhere before and you would be curious about it if it was not for the fact that it was the day >The day Vinyl will speak, if your powers are to be trusted >So you are pretty nervous about it >It must be showing too, since it caught Octavia's attention >"Is something wrong Anonymous? You look rather... pensive." "I was just thinking about Vinyl." That was a vauge answer, you probably should have been more explainatory because- >"What do you mean?" >-of this, it will take the conversation further than you'd like >You are sailing on shallow waters now >You should try to avoid suspicion, even if she will probably not expect you to have... powers "I just realized I've never asked... uh... why she's... Well, you know." >"Mute?" She frowns "Yeah." You answer reluctantly >Her steps slow down >Gloom is almost palpable >"She wanted to be a singer, you know? She had a beautiful voice, even at that age." "So she wasn't born like this?" >Her face offers a woeful smile >"We were seven years old I think, it was my birthday and after the celebration her parents came to our house pick her up." She continues >"Our parents were close friends and we spent a lot of time together. I'd play my violin and she'd sing to the tune." A nostalgic scene is painted in your head >"We did that for my birthday too, everyone loved it." She sighs. "I didn't ask her, but I think that was the last time she sang." >"They said a truck driver fell asleep on the wheel and crashed into their car. The front of the car was crushed under the truck." >You are just listening at this point, nothing to say really >"Vinyl was sitting in the back so they got her out quick but it took them four hours to reach her parents." >"They were already dead, crushed by the impact and truck's weight." >"Vinyl hit her head in the crash. Her skull was cracked and apperantly a piece of it was stuck to her brain." >"She went under a long surgery and they managed to get the piece out. They kept her in a medically induced coma for a month." >"You know, to prevent her from moving until her brain tissue and membranes around it heals properly." >"Despite all that, when she woke up, she couldn't control the muscles around her mouth and eyes properly." >There are tears in her eyes now. Seeing her like this makes your eyes sting as well >... >You realize she went silent a while ago >You are standing in front of her house >Her and Vinyl's >Words come to you after a minute or so "Thank you, for telling me." She nods >"She didn't have any close relatives so my parents took her in." She explains. "She used to have nightmares, about the crash, about her parents, you know? We used to sleep together." >"It didn't help much with the nightmares but it helped with the crying. She fell asleep quicker after the nightmares." She looks at you with a serious expression >"So I trust you won't bring this up around her." "Of course." >She pulls out her keys and unlocks the door to her house. "See you at the party tomorrow." "Yeah, see you." She goes inside and closes the door >You stand there for a moment before start walking to your home >Be Octavia >It's been a little late and you are laying in your bed now >You've been thinking about Anonymous >About how you told him about Vinyl, to be specific >You wanted to be sure that he doesn't ask about this about Vinyl, but in doing so you might have told him a bit too much >Hopefully he will keep being the Anonymous he always have been and will not behave in any awkward manner >You trust him, but... *sigh* >You roll around to your other side >Your thoughts turn to Vinyl >She didn't come to dinner >It shouldn't take that long to take care of some sound system, right? >Maybe there was something wrong with it >Your mother left some food on the table for Vinyl >They never stopped Vinyl from doing what she wanted, as long as she doesn't do anything wrong and doesn't go around without telling where she is >So it isn't a problem for her to come home late as long as she lets them know what she's doing >Same goes for you too, but you haven't really been the type of person to... do things Vinyl do >You hear the a key turn >It must be Vinyl >You check the time on your phone >It's almost midnight >She'll probably eat before going to sleep, if she goes to sleep >She has a bad habit to stay awake late at night, especially if she doesn't have to go to school the next day >You hear the TV turn on for a second, then she turns the volume down >You decide to go down stairs >She hears you walking down the stair and turns to look >She's sitting on the couch with a plate full of mashed potatoes >"Did I wake you?" Her hands sign "No, I was awake. Heard you come in and decided to come down." You plop down beside her. "What're you watching?" >"Some shit about cowboys? I don't know. Wanna watch together?" "I did come down, might aswell." She crawls towards you, you raise your arm to allow her to lean on your side and put your arm around her shoulders >She takes a spoon of mashed potatoes and turns to look at you, holding the spoon close to your mouth >You open your mouth and allow her to feed you >She then turns back towards the screen and eats some herself >She tries to give you some more but you refuse "I already ate you just go ahead." She doesn't try to give you anymore after that >You two keep watching the movie until she finishes her meal >She then gets up and puts her plate in the kitchen sink >You get up from the couch and turn off the TV, then walk upstairs with Vinyl following you >You turn towards your room "Good night, Vinyl." She signs you good night. >Laying down in your bed once again, you close your eyes >You're almost asleep when you hear the door to your room open >You look towards the sound, it's Vinyl >Shuffling to the side of the bed, you make room for her to climb in >She lays down next to you, looking at you, her eyes twitching occasionally >You smile and give her a kiss on the forehead, then tuck her hair behind her ear >She goes under the covers and contently nestles into your bosom as you wrap your arms around her >You feel her hands move, making some signs >You don't need to see them, you know what she's saying >You caress her hair as you speak "I love you too." >Be Morbius >You've just tried eating something and threw up yet again >It's been a day and a half since you've been able to eat anything >Finally, you have reached a new point >The thought of eating or drinking anything other than water makes you nauseus >Something is very wrong with you and you are definitely sure it's more than just a stomach cold >In any case you should clean yourself after throwing up on the floor >You open the lights to your bathroom and immediately cover your eyes >It is so bright, like the Sun >Something must be wrong with the lights >Then again, maybe it is you >You slowly open your eyes, giving them a chance to adjust >In the end it still stings but you are able to look around >You go for the sink and splash some water on your face >You pick up a towel and dry off, then take a look at yourself on the mirror >You look unnaturally pale >Not sickly pale but... dead pale? >You definitely need professional treatment >Cupping your hand to hold some water you wash your mouth to get rid of the foul taste >You take some more water and gargle to ease the burning of your throat >It is then something peculiar catches your eye on the mirror >Fangs >You have actual, proper fangs >You spit out the water and open your mouth to take a better look >They are almost half an inch long and they look really sharp >You push against the tip of a fang with your thumb >It immediately stings like a needle >Retracting your hand, you see a little drop of blood forming around the punctured skin >You bring it to your mouth without much thinking >The taste explodes into your mouth, almost leaving you breathless >It is the best thing you've ever tasted >You immediately take your thumb out as a realization hits you >You have been bitten by a vampire bat that was feeding on a blood sample that contained some kind of DNA adhesive "NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NOO!" You run to the kitchen and grab an apple >You take a bite but before you could chew on it you start to gag >Your body rejects it >Another bite, more gagging >Again, again, again >Finally to the point that just looking at it makes you gag >At that point you put the apple on the table with shaking hands >Your digestive track must've gone under some changes aswell >Stomach of a vampire bat is highly under developed, therefore it feeds on blood, an easy to digest substance, with ready for use energy in it >They do not consume any other food because they can't >You pace around the house, trying to think of something to do, but if there is any solution, it eludes you "FUCK! FUUUCK!" You kick a chair into the wall >You need to keep calm as best as you can >You also need to eat, or rather drink something >You are starving >Doorbell rings >You are not sure if you should open the door >It rings again >"Mr. Connor? I've heard some noises and I just wanted to check if you are alright?" It is your neighbor next door >Connor is the name you use in your daily life >S.H.I.E.L.D thought Morbius was a rather unique name and that it could be easily traced >"Mr Connor?" Voice once again calls to you. "Are you alright?" >You go and answer the door, if she worries too much she could call the police or something >In your current situation, if anyone were to be called that sould be S.H.I.E.L.D. >Still you are worried about them too, so for now you are on your own >Opening the door you speak, trying to reassure her "I am fine just a little accident is all." >You hear the sound of a drum >"It is really dark in there, no surprise you stumbled over something." You turn your head to take a look inside >It doesn't seem dark at all to you >Drums again and a... stream? >You turn towards the sound, towards her >Her heartbeat, her blood flowing >You can hear it >It is so close, just one step away >Just a bite, a small litt-- >"Mr Connor?" Woman's voice breakes you out of your stupor >You are really close to her >Too close >You back up inside and mumble an apology before shutting the door >You almost attacked that woman >Would you kill her? >You wouldn't but can you trust yourself in your current situation? >You need to stay away from people >You turn around, lock the door and the door chain >Sitting in your couch you try to come to terms with the situation >Only then, can you focus on finding a solution >Be Sunset Sarsaparilla >Shimmer >Be Sunset Shimmer >It's Saturday, past noon >You are at Cafe Black, working >Today you will get your monthly payment and pay your rent >Weekend job doesn't pay for much but with tips and rationing the remaining money, it should last you couple weeks after rent >By working at a homeless shelter, they let you eat there, and with Ursula's almost daily pasteries you will get through the month, as usual >You really should find a way to properly thank her >She literally saves you from starvation >"Excuse me!" That's a customer. You walk to the table "What would you like sir?" You put on a well practiced fake smile >"I want some Chai Tea Latte and a slice of apple pie please" You take note of his order and inform the barista >It should be out in a few minutes so you turn your attention to the customers, in case they call for you >"Why are you limping?" You turn back to the barista who is also the owner of the cafe, Coffee Dragee >You were about to make up some story but you decide against it >Even Spider-Woman needs to tell her story sometimes "I got stabbed by some muggers" Not all the story of course >He looks surprised >"Woah, didn't expect that. Are you doing alright?" "Yeah just stings a little when walking, I actually need to get it checked out today. They said they need to change the bandages and make sure the wound doesn't get infected" >"Leave early today" He suggests "Get some rest. Full day's pay too" He goes for the register and gives you your payment for the month >You pause for a few seconds, looking at the money >"Go on kiddo, I will feel bad if you keep working with that leg. If you like working so much, you can work extra hard tomorrow" "But, will you be okay on your own?" You lightly object >"I'll be fine. But I need you tomorrow, you know how busy Sundays are." You nod as you take the money "Thanks Mr Dragee, I'll be here." You smile and make your way to the door >When you make your stop at the hospital you are surprised to learn that the wound is mostly healed and you no longer need the stitches >Taking them off is an unplesant experience, but at least now you will not feel the stinging sensation in every step you take >However you are still limping out of habit at this point >Well, in time it should be fine >You pocket your doctor's report >He wrote down an anti-biotic for you just in case >You are not to take it unless the wound starts burning >So you are not going to buy them for now >Some time later you arrive at your apartment building >You are about to knock on his door when Mr. Ditkovich opens the door. "Rent?" >You are pretty sure that 50% of the words he speaks is 'rent' >Pulling out more than half of your monthly pay, you extend him the money >He takes it and counts then looks at you. "Here, take five dollar and go buy an icecream or something for keeping your promise." >Hate it you as may, you are actually happy that he gave you five bucks "Thanks Mr. Ditkovich, have a good day." You say as you take the money >You turn and rush down the stairs in mild frustration >Some criminals to beat down would be great right now >As you go out of the building you don't realize that you dropped the doctor's report while pulling out the rent money from your pocket >Mr. Ditkovich did and called after you but you were already gone >Thinking it might be important he took it inside and put it on a table so he can give it to you later >You spend the day swinging around the city >There wasn't much action going on which you are greatful for >Keeps you from having to put much strain on your leg >So far you've broke up a fight and saved some guy from getting hit by a car >Feels good to be out helping people again >You got yourself a couple hotdogs for dinner and sit on the edge of a high building, closer to the suburbs >Though the hour is closing in on 10 PM so, it's a really late dinner >Watching the city, everything seems so organized >Peaceful almost, if you didn't know the struggles of living in this world >You especially like the traffic at night >Little specs of light moving about... >You have to admit today was a rather nice day >Taking a bite from your hotdog you keep watching the city with a smile >Back at home you wouldn't even imagine eating an animal but this is delicious >Heh >Be Ursula Ditkovich >You've found a piece of paper on the table >A doctor's report, for Sunset with some anti-biotics >Apperantly she was wounded on her leg! >Poor girl, it must've been painful >You should do something to make her happy >She always likes your cookies and thanks you and smiles with that beautiful eyes so happily... *Ahem* >Yes cookies >You go to the kitchen and open a cupboard to get some flour >There is no flour >You used the last remaining flour on the brownies "Daddy! I'm going out to get some flour for cookies!" >He comes into the kitchen with his pajamas >"It's late, you stay in home. Get your flour later, it is time to sleep now." He always goes to sleep early "But dad, I wanna make cookies for Sunset, she was hurt!" You object >"You can make your cookies tomorrow." He says firmly. "Girls shouldn't be out at this hour." "Fine..." You pout >He comes closer and gives you a kiss on the cheek. "I will go to bed now, don't stay up too late." "Okay dad, good night." You kinda feel bad now about waiting until he falls asleep to go shopping >Well, you did ask nicely... >Be Sombra Morbius >You are right now sitting in a couch in your living room >There is a glass of whiskey in your hand that you cannot drink >You know, with all that restructured digestive system and all >You feel like the restructuring is still continuing too >You have developed an extreme sense of hearing along with your increased sight >There is not a single light in the house that is turned on right now, yet you can see everything clearly >Your hearing on the other hand... >You can hear your own heartbeat and blood flow >You can hear your neighbor watching TV in her house >When you click your tongue, you are able to sense the objects 360 degrees around you >Echolocation >While possible for ordinary people it is near impossible to learn >However with the bat DNA mixed into yours, it is now a genetic trait for you >It feels very strange and foreign >Unlike seeing, you cannot tell exactly what an object is, but you can tell how big and how far it is and whether it's moving or not, if it is moving, how fast and in which direction >You are also unable to sense objects that are behind an obstacle >There is no telling how far these changes will go >Your hope is that it will leave you as a human at least in apperance >Seems like it is going well so far in that front >Except for the fangs which can pass as being a little weird... maybe? >Speaking of fangs, it has been three days since you last ate >The bat DNA must've made you more... feral >You feel like you might attack people if you were to encounter them >But starving yourself is definitely not an option >You could call S.H.I.E.L.D. and ask for help, but honestly, you are scared how they might react >So you've thought of another option >Feeding on animals >There are plenty of stray cats and dogs out there and as cruel as it might seem humans eat animals all the time >You also may be able to leave them alive after... feeding >You grab your head between you hands >This is so fucked up >But this is survival >And until you can come up with a better idea, this is the way it has to be >You get up and grab your jacket before unlocking the door and walking out >You hope to God you won't have to talk to anyone >Because you don't think you can, not without biting their face off >Be Anonymous >You are at Vendigo Club along with Vinyl and Octavia >VIP tickets allows you to sit in a table right behind the DJ >Vinyl said she requested a table to be set up here so she stills gets to hang out with you while doing her job >It seemed strange to you that her employer wasn't worried about her slacking, but apperantly she always does this with Octavia without compromising her music >Can't argue with that, girl has some sick beats >She seems like she's really enjoying it too, almost as if she forgot you two were here >Not that you are able to keep focus on that >You are really nervous about tonight >You have no idea about what will happen, only that somehow Vinyl will be able to talk again >Anything can happen at any second >Anything >"Are you alright Anonymous?" Octavia asks you, yelling over the music. "You look worried." "Yeah, yeah." You respond. "I'm fine, it's nothing." >You take another sip from your drink >Non-alcoholic >It's sparkling water lemonade >Owner of the club doesn't want any trouble >Still the drinks are on the house so you have no complains >Being VIP is actually kinda neat >Only if you could just relax and enjoy it >Vinyl turns around and walks up to the table, giving a hand signal to seemingly no one >"Ladies and gentlemen, DJ~ Pon-3," You hear an announcer. "She will be back with you shortly" >Vinyl sits down, she looks a little tired and she's sweaty >You can see she loves it though, she looks more excited and happier than ever >She makes some hand signs >"Oh yes, I am enjoying myself very much. What about you Anonymous?" Octavia asks. "I've seen better." You say with a shit eating grin >You didn't, but it's fun teasing Vinyl >She grins back at you >Hand signs >Octavia sighs. "She says it's on." >Waiter brings some Buck-Up along with a long glass filled with ice >It's an energy drink >Vinyl quickly pours it into the glass and chugs it all down >Taking an ice cube in her mouth she gets up and gives another signal >"We are back with DJ Pon-3~" Crowd goes wild as Vinyl steps up to the stand and raises her hands to greet the audiance >You are Ursula Ditkovich >Currently walking around, looking for an open shop >It is past 11 PM >Maybe your father was right, you should've bought the flour in the morning >But you came a long way from home, so you don't want to just give up and go back home >You are walking on the opposite side of the road to a night club, you can hear the music from there >Club Vendigo >You like the music, you should maybe sneak out some time to come here instead of buying flour >A grumbling noise coming from an alleyway catches your attention >Walking towards the alleyway, you hear a dog, crying >Poor thing must be hurt, maybe you can help him >As you turn around the corner and follow the voice, coming from behind a garbage container, you see something that makes you question the reality of the situation >There is a man, holding the dog in the air while biting into its neck >Dog is desperately trying to wiggle itself out the man's grasp, but his hands, holding the dog's back and front legs together, doesn't move an inch as he grunts and breaths heavily >You must've fallen asleep in home and now you are having a nightmare >This cannot be real >Can it? >Either way, you need to get away from here before that man sees you >You quietly turn around as you listen to the dog's cries >There is nothing you can do >There is nothing you can do >You repeat in you mind as you start walking away *Splash* >You freeze in place >You stepped into a puddle >Scared to even look back you pray that he didn't hear you >Dog runs past you without stopping, just like you did >There is nothing it can do >Shaking in fear, you slowly turn around >He's walking towards you >You see his mouth move, but you can't hear him over your heartbeat >Blood is dripping from his chin to his jacket >As he steps closer, you take a step back >Only to trip on your own leg and fall >He walks closer, you can't even move away >Your mouth opens as he reaches for you "HELP ME! HEEEELP!" Your scream rips through the night >You are Thousand Sunny >This is not a good time for jokes >Because you've just heard a really really desperate scream >You are Sunset Shimmer >And you are swinging towards the scream as fast as you can >As you start hearing some music, a night club comes into the view >Club Vendigo >"HEE-" >Another scream puts you in right direction >To an alleyway across the night club >There you see a man dragging a woman into the alleyway while trying to cover her mouth >Wait, you know her >That's Ursula! >You fling yourself towards them with you web >Your first action should be getting Ursula somewhere safe *Thwip* >You catch her with your web on the right hand and pull her out of the man's grasp >Throwing another web from your left wrist, you attach it onto a building and pull up >It must be a really unplesant experience for Ursula >She's been screaming her lungs out the whole time >But now you got her on the roof and away from that man >"No, please. Please, leave me alone!" She is trying to get up on her feet but probably too afraid "Hey hey hey, look at me. It's okay, I'm not here to hurt you." You try to calm her down. "You are safe now, but I have to catch the guy that attacked you. Just wait here, alright?" >She's still frightened but she gives you a hesitant nod >"Good, don't go anywhere." You jump down the building into the alleyway, but the attacker isn't there >You sprint to the street and saw him running away *Thwip* >You spin a web to catch him but he does something you didn't expect >He swings around and catches your web before it can latch onto him >You two stay like this for a moment, looking at each other with surprise >Then you recover and pull on the web you just spun >He gets of the ground, flying towards you >A second later his face meets your punch and he flies away from you >He slowly starts to get up but you will not let him >His back is turned >You pounce onto him, intending to land a kick in the back of his head >He ducks >"I do not-" He starts but you cut him off, throwing a punch to his face which he dodges with ease >"-want-" He dodges another punch >"-to fight." But you were expecting that >You keep the momentum from your missed punch and carry it into a roundhouse kick to his side >He falls down towards the road and you spin a web to glue him to the ground, catching him on the right hand >He tries to rip get free but he can't "Don't worry." You say. "There won't be much fighting." >He keeps pulling the web "Don't waste your energy. That web is- Oh..." >He actually broke free by ripping apart your web "I guess we're going to play a little." >You throw another web but he ducks under it and jumps onto you >You jump up, press on his shoulders and send him thumbling down on the road "Leap frog!" >He jumps right back up >This time he just runs toward you >You somersault above him and throw a web to catch him on the back >Instead he turns around and catches your web >Was he expecting it? >Not leaving you much time to think, he pulls you towards him and punches you in the face >You spin around and fall on your face "Nice move." You say sarcastically while getting up >"Learned it from you." >Cheeky >He doesn't follow up with another attack so you decide to go this time >You spin another web which he catches as you expected >He pulls onto it, but you already let go >Expecting more mass to pull, he loses his balance and you kick him in the guts, sending him crashing into a car >It actually caves in and the man falls to the ground >You definitely broke some bones there >Hopefully he's not injured too bad >He starts moving again >This is one sturdy guy, huh? >Something is wrong >He looks up from the ground and screeches, making you cover your ears *Run* >Adrenaline is pumped into your veins as you feel the impending danger >You jump up as he leaps to your previous position to grab you with his right hand, but he catches your ankle with his other hand >You suddenly impact the ground >The air is knocked out of you lungs >You feel a hand grabbing your throat >Now you are flying through the air >A wall abruptly stops your journey and you once again find yourself laying on the floor >Everything is blurry, but you know one thing >You have to put some distance between you and this... thing >You raise you arm and attach a web to the building >You barely muster the strength to pull yourself up and lay down on the top of the building >Breathing hurts but at least the blurry vision is decreasing >You should make sure that thing doesn't follow you up here so you get up on your feet and look down to the street >Good news, he isn't coming for you >Bad news, he just went into the night club >You are pretty sure he isn't going there to party >You jump down once again and hurry into the club after him >You are Anonymous >You are getting increasingly nervous as nothing seems to happen at all >You are not sure if this is a good thing or not but you made your bed and now you have to lie in it >It is at that moment you hear some screams muffled by the loud music >You rush up close to Vinyl to look down and see what's going on >Some weird dude is throwing people around like ragdolls as they scream and try to run away >He catches some guy and takes a bite- >HOLY SHIT HE TOOK A BITE! >You hear the music stop as Vinyl halts her playing >Octavia, also rushed to the DJ booth, speaks with a scared voice >"What is this? What's going on?" It's weird to see that calm and collected girl so agitated "I think we are in big trouble." You barely get to finish your sentence as a familiar figure jumps on the crazy dude and throws him across the club >Towards the DJ booth >Towards you! >As he reaches his destination he collides directly with you knocking you to the floor unconcious >Be Sunset Shimmer because writefag ran out of puns >You've just saved that guy from being eaten >However you threw the monster towards some civilians and possibly injured one >At the very least it seem that it doesn't geting back up >Oh no it does, right there >It's attacking the blue haired girl >You aim your web towards them and spin it but the creature just ducks down >Some other girl tries to save her friend but gets a backhand slap that sends her falling down to the dance floor >You spin your web and throw it twice without interruption >Once to the falling girl and once to the DJ booth leaving her suspended in the air >She looks up at you, her face bloodied and swollen and screams >"PLEASE SAVE HER!" >At that moment you feel for the first time the weight of what you were doing running around in the streets, catching criminals >You feel for the first time, the weight of responsibility on your shoulders >You have to get up there, you have to save that girl >You cannot fail >You throw your web to the ceiling and pull yourself up ahead towards the booth >You attempt a dropkick as you close in on the creature, but once again he just dodges your attack without even letting go of the girl >You need to stop him from moving around but you can't do it if he just avoids your webbing >But you can try to trick him >You throw your web towards his face and just as you expected he moves to dodge it >Using this moment as a distraction you spin more web, this time sticking his feet to the ground >This however incites an unexpected reaction from him >The creature roars, blood dripping from his chin and throws the girl toward you >You brace yourself to catch her but at that moment your injured leg gives in, sending a wave of pain that is enough to make you lose your strength for a moment >Girl's flinging body hits you like a sack of bricks, sending both of you into a giant loud speaker >Electric current shakes your body, causing your muscles to contract violently >The girl you were supposed to save is faring no better but luckily this causes a fuse to blow and cut out the power of the entire building >You don't notice however as it went all dark for you some seconds ago >Be Lemon Zest >Anon seems like he really screwed things up >You should fix it before he kills you again >That is, if you aren't too late already >You come to realize that you are Sombra Morbius as the sound and light around you suddenly dies >Not needing the light, your vision is still clear >However, you aren't sure about where you are >You were fighting this strange woman and then it's all fuzzy >You notice that the clawing hunger is gone now >The implications of this frightens you and as you look around you find valid reasons for your fear >The woman you were fighting lies motionless on the ground, along with two others >You walk towards your unmoving opponent as you hear someone crying >It came from below which makes you realize that you are standing on a high platform >Further investigation of your surroundings tells you that you are in a nightclub >Perhaps the one that was across the street? >There was definitely a party in process there so if you are in that nightclub... >"Vinyl?... Anyone?" Calls out tearful voice of a young woman, making you put your speculations aside >Maybe they can tell you what happened >You go to the edge of the platform and look down >It is high but... Something tells you that you can jump down just fine, so you do it >Reaching the floor you hear a surprised gasp, which tells you where the person you're looking for is >You turn and see a young woman suspended in the air by some rope >She looks around, unable to see anything in the dark, unlike you >"V-Vinyl?" Her voice is so hopeful that you almost don't want to speak and take it away >But alas "I am not Vinyl." You speak. "My name is Sombra. Can you tell me what happened here?" >She frowns but obliges, "Some guy just ran into the club attacking people and this girl came in and threw him up there." >She points to the platform you were on >"I don't think she did it on purpose but the guy hit one of my friends and then attacked me, but Vinyl tried to cut him off and h-he-" >She stops for a second. "Is she okay? Can you go up there and look?" >You open your mouth but can't bring yourself to speak about it >Instead you decide on something else >There is nothing you can do here but maybe S.H.I.E.L.D. can "Do you have a phone?" You ask the girl. "I'll call for help." >She nods. "Yeah it's in my pocket." She pulls it out and starts dialing 911 >You take the phone from her before she can finish "Not 911, you don't want them involved in this trust me." >"Who then?" She asks >You just turn your back to her and dial >>"Yes, this is Lilac Patissery, how can I help you?" "Sombra M. Alpha, foxtrot, one, three, one, one, x-ray, sierra. Requesting immediate medical support to my location. Please suspend any Non-Shield interventions to the area." >>"Understood, support inbound, ETA three minutes." >You hang up the phone >"Did you just call S.H.I.E.L.D.?" The girl asks >You grab her hand and put her phone in her palm "I'm sorry." You say before running out of and away from the nightclub, ignoring the girl calling after you >Cold >Dark >You are laying down >Who were you again? >It's fuzzy, but you remember something... someone >She called you Vinyl >Yes, you remember >You were at the nightclub with Octavia and Anon >Some guy attacked you >Your hand goes for the two puncture wounds on your neck as you remember the event with more details >Your arm brushes over your nipples >You are naked, but why? >You try to sit up but before you can move ten inches, your head collides with some metal plate >Using your hands, you try to find out where you are >It feels like a metal box >You shiver, this place is like a refrigerator >Could it be that... >No way, this is not a movie, they would know if... >There is a way to be sure >You move your feet and feel something touching your skin >Your other foot confirms that this is indeed a name tag as you thought >There is very little doubt now, you are in a morgue >You feel panic rising inside you >What if it's night and everyone left? Would you freeze to death? >No one would even know that you were alive! >What would Octavia feel if you were dead? >Does she think you are dead? Did they tell her so? >Is she even safe? What if she's in another drawer right next to you? >You need to get out, now! >You start hitting the confines of your enclosure "HELP! LET ME OUT! I'M NOT DEAD!" >You trash around some more "IS ANYONE THERE?! I'M NOT... not... dead?" >Your hands close around your mouth >You talked >You just talked! >It wasn't some meaningless moaning, you spoke actual words! >How is this possible? >Not even the clanking sound of your cage's door opening diverts your attention from this highlight >Only when the drawer is pulled out and light hits your eyes with painful intensity, you realize that you are rescued >"Oh my God!" You hear a woman's voice. "I can't believe we made a mistake like this! I'm so sorry!" >You take a few moments for your eyes to adjust to the light >Slowly opening your eyes, you see a woman with pink hair in a nurse uniform >"Are you alright?" Nurse asks with a surprised expression on her face "I think so?" You say. It feels weird to talk again after all those years. "Are my friends okay? Where is Octavia?" >"Are you sure?" She asks again. "I mean you look okay now but you had severe burns from electrocution when they brought you in." >You look at your naked body for any injuries, which also urges you to cover yourself with your arms >"How is this possible? Are you a mutant?" You look back at her bewildered "No! I'm just a normal girl, this doesn't make any sense! What is going on? Where are my friends?" >She gives you a suspicious look before speaking >"I don't know what's happening but we'll figure it out. Your friends are okay, physically atleast. Just a couple of bruises." She takes off her lab coat and wraps it around you. "Here, take this for now. I think they took your clothes as evidence." >You wear the lab coat on your naked skin and button it up in few places >"We though you were dead and uh... We let your friends know." She gives you an apologetic look. "The girl you were talking about, Octavia, she passed out and- >She's cut of by you suddenly jumping on your feet "Take me to her." You see a little spark of hesitation in her eyes. "NOW!" >"Okay, okay!" She raises her hands before turning towards the door. "Follow me." >You are Anonymous >You fucked it all up real nice >Octavia is laying down on a hospital bed, passed out from shock >You know Spider-Woman is here too, probably in a different room since she needs intensive care >Maybe you should say Sunset, since they took off her mask when they treated her wounds >You almost didn't recognize her >Her skin had red patches, burnt and flayed areas along with swollen pockets all over >If it wasn't for the fuse, the electrocution might've cost her some limbs >That's what the doctors said anyway >You woke up on the way to the hospital, or whatever this place is >Apperantly you just hit your head, but you're just fine >Octavia has a broken cheekbone, Sunset is heavily sedated under intensive care and Vinyl... >She's dead >All thanks to you >You were going to make her speak again >Instead you silenced her for good >Oh, and you got out scot-free! >Now your powers won't say anything to you >Guess you really can't bring back the dead >Look what you powers got you anyway, it's better off if you stop using them >Sound of the door opening draws your attention >In walks a very familiar figure dressed in a lab coat along with a woman with pink hair >You feel you heart lighten and tears welling in your eyes >She rushes towards you and Octavia, stopping right next to the bed and leaning over the black haired girl >"Octavia." She whispers as she puts her hand on the girl's cheek >You are left absolutely breathless >It worked >Vinyl isn't dead >And she's is talking >You are Aryanne Degurechaff >A high level Hydra field operative and assassin >You've been summoned for a new mission >Following beside you is Tracey Cage >While she is under your command, she doesn't always go with you on the field >She's a voluntary test subject of Hydra experiments >She takes pride in being a lab rat, something you don't understand >You both support a black leather Waffen-SS uniform with a Hydra armband >Tracey is also wearing a large metal collar with a short chain attached to it >Which is weird because you haven't seen her with that before "What's with the collar?" Your question is met with one of her signature predatory grins >"It's a surprise, you might get to see it if our mission goes bad." >You stop before a large mahogany door with a symbol of the organization carved onto it >You knock on the door and a quick "Come in!" is heard before you walk in "Hail Hydra!" >"Hail Hydra!" >You both salute the man who's sitting behind his desk >"Hail Hydra," He responds nonchalantly. "I will not take much of your time, the mission is very straight forward." >He hands you a dossier, which you open upon recieving >It's about a man named Sombra Morbius >"The man you see there is a SHIELD scientist." He gets up from his chair and starts walking >"He went AWOL about seventy-two hours ago and according to our sources his location is currently unknown." He walks around the table and comes closer >"We know he was working on an important project for SHIELD and unfortunately for us didn't finish his work before leaving." >"We want him found and brought here, alive." He says, looking at Tracey "So he can complete the project." >"Yes Baron." She responds, knowing her failings in the past >"We think the doctor may have been enhanced." He looks back at you, "That's why we are giving you your blood bag. Keep her under control." "Yes Baron." You respond >He walks around the table and returns to his chair >"Be on your way then, and good luck. Hail Hydra." >"Hail Hydra!" "Hail Hydra!" >You exit the room along with Tracey "Make your preperations and meet me at the courtyard, you've got fifteen minutes." You talk stern >"Yes ma'am." She hastily takes off, but you stop her "Tracey," She turns to you. "If you kill him, I will personally cut your limbs off." >She barely supresses another grin. "Yes ma'am." >You nudge her to continue >Wrong choice of words, Aryanne >How do you punish someone who enjoys punishment? >You should figure something out before you find your target or Tracey might just kill him in hopes of getting tortured >Fifteen minutes later you and Tracey are both walking towards a helicopter LZ >You are both wearing jeans, a white shirt and a leather jacket >You have your guns strapped onto your back, under your shirt, hidden by the jacket >You assume Tracey has a gun and a giant knife hidden there >Only thing that is a bit off is that metal collar she's wearing but she insists it might be necessary >As you take your seats in the helicopter the co-pilot hands you a pair of headphones >Putting them on, you speak to the pilot "Drop us off at Hammer Industries building located in Canterlot. The security is informed about two VIPs coming, we expect no problems." >"Understood." He says before taking off >The headquarters isn't very far from Canterlot city, so this should be a short ride >You turn your head and look at Tracey >She returns your look with a wave of her hand and a cute smile >Someone who doesn't know her would think she's a nice person >"What's wrong Anne?" >You've been staring "Nothing." You say as you turn away from her >There is an idea you have in mind to stop her from killing your target >You don't like it and she might not even be planning to kill him >But Baron seems to believe this mission is really important, so you will not take any chances >Be Anonymous >You are having trouble deciding about where you want to look at >Octavia just woke up and decided to welcome Vinyl with a very enthusiastic french kiss >A very long and sloppy one too >You are pretty sure Vinyl has no clothes under that lab coat because you can see her nipples poking out >Anon Jr is at full attention >You had no idea Vinyl and Octavia were... uh, dating? >Goddamn they just won't stop huh? >You panic a little when Octavia's hand starts to lift up the lab coat >Thankfully the nurse intervenes >"Woah! Woah!" She pushes them away from each other. "Enough kissing, okay?" >Her face is a little red from the commotion >Then there is Octavia's face when she realizes there are other people in the room >You think she might be going for a purple-ish color there >This Octavia is VERY different from the calm and collected one you came to know at school >"A-Anon! Hi!" She stutters. "I was uh... We were just-" "I didn't see anything." You deny your spectatorship >"Yeah you did!" Vinyl jumps in, pointing at your raging erection >You pull your legs to your chest in an attempt to hide your shame >Meanwhile Octavia looks at her girlfriend, startled >"How did you- You talked?!" >Vinyl gives her a smug look accompanied by a nod >"Oh, Vinyl!" She basically tackles her to the ground which exposes some of Vinyl's lower parts >It's only a side view but you can't help but stare >"You like watching huh Anon?" Vinyl's voice brings you back to reality "N-No!" You blurt out >Now you understand why Octavia didn't translate everything to you >You are Aryanne >You and Tracey just arrived at Hammer industries building and are exiting the chopper >You see someone waiting for you at the landing zone >A man wearing a white suit, carrying a suitcase >As you and Tracey walk away from the LZ and toward the entrance he runs ahead and holds the door >Once you are inside he greets you appropriately >"Welcome. It is great to have visitors from our partners." He reaches for a handshake which you accept "I'm afraid we will not be staying too long," You remark. "as you are probably aware." >"Of course, duty first." He gestures to an elevator door. "This way, please." >Following the man, you two board the elevator and allow him to lead you to the ground floor of the building >He keeps walking as you two follow him through some scientific personnel, workers and security >Once you are outside the building he finally shows you to a car >"We had this prepared for you, completely disposable so don't worry about keeping it safe." >While it is not too luxurious, the car is not very cheap looking either >It is also somewhat dusted so it doesn't draw attention at all >"Of course, if you prefer something more mobile," the man adds, "we can get you a couple of motorcycles instead." >You shake your head "No this is just fine, thank you." He gives you the keys and hold the suitcase for you to take >Your questioning look is returned with an explanation >"This is a prototype, portable railgun. No bigger than a pistol but much more silent." He clarifies. "It had performed perfectly on every lab environment and we'd like you to give it a field test, if that's possible." >You don't really want to risk anything by testing a prototype, but something silent might be good to bring along "I will see, if an opportunity presents itself." You take the suitcase >"That's all we ask." He says, taking a few steps back >You unlock the car and nudge Tracey to get in which she obeys immediately >Sitting behind the wheel you start up the engine and start your way towards the provided address >Time to make sure Tracey doesn't kill the guy you're after "Tracey?" You call without taking your eyes off the road ahead >"Hm? What?" She asks nonchalantly "Remember how I said I would punish you if you killed our target?" >"Yes~?" She sounds perky "I changed my mind." You can just feel her mood drop even though you aren't looking >"That's okay." She speaks with disappointment. "I mean, I wasn't going to deliberitaly kill him or anything, Baron was really serious this time, but I was hoping for an accident." >Huh, maybe you misjudged her self-control >She might not need an incentive afterall >"You should trust me more, you know?" She bemoans. "You break my heart sometimes." "You don't have a heart. Literally." You object >"Not funny." She sits back in her seat looking through the side window >Now you feel kinda bad, she does always obey your orders >Albeit with some childish complaining sometimes, but that's kinda her thing "Tell you what, if you do a good job on this mission, I'll get you a new knife." >"I don't want a new knife, I like my knife." You sigh "What do you want then?" She turns around and looks at you >"I want you to stab me." You can hear her grin. "In the chest, repeatedly." "Goddammit Tracey!" She just giggles like the fucking lunatic she is >"You'll do it though, right?" Sudden seriousness in her voice would startle you in your early days with her "Yeah, I'll do it." You say while you step on the gas pedal a little harder in frustration >Be Vinyl Scratch >You, Tavi and Anon decided to see how Spider Woman, or Sunset, is faring >Now that you are in her room, you almost feel bad for walking away fine from this >She has bandages all over her body and she's hooked up to so many machines that she's covered in cables and tubes >It seems like she lost some of her hair too, or maybe the doctors shaved it to clean the wounds properly >You are standing at the side of her bed, Octavia hugging your arm and Anon is at the bottom of the bed along with the nurse >During your small conversation on the way here you learned that her name is Clare Redheart "Will she be alright?" You ask the her >"She survived the first crucial hours, so we expect a full recovery." Redheart starts. "However, she still needs to be kept under close watch for the time being." "How long?" >She thinks for a while >"Aside from what you can see, she has internal injuries and some bone fractures aswell, but from what we observed so far she's healing really fast." >She looks at you with inquisitive eyes >"Not as fast as you, but we expect her to be fully healed in about two weeks. She will be up on her feet in a couple days." >That's good to hear atleast, but still, you know better than anyone that doesn't mean she'll walk away without a reminder of this event "What about scars?" >"Well, with her healing ability, she might not have any permenant scars, but there is no way to be sure." She curls the corners of her mouth in a weird expression. "At least electrocution scars look pretty." >You nod and notice that Anon has been just staring intensely at Sunset this whole time "Anon?" His snaps back from his thoughts and looks at you. "Are you alright?" >You are Anonymous "Uh... Yeah. Yeah I'm fine." >You're not fine >You did this >Your wish to help Vinyl led to someone else getting hurt >You cannot even say that you didn't know this would happen >You were okay with stabbing someone for it >Why not electrocute someone? Is it okay as long as they don't die? >How did you even know that no one would die? >Vinyl almost died >What you did was right, but how you did it... >Does the goal justify the means? >You want to say it does but could you say that to Sunset? >Some more indistinct conversation finds its way to your ears as you get lost in these thoughts once again >You realize she was calling your name for a while when you finally perceive Octavia's words >"Anonymous? Are you sure you are alright?" She looks worried. "You seem really out of it." "Don't worry about it." You say plainly. "I'm just a little shaken is all." >She looks back at Sunset. "I know what you mean." Then looks back at you again. "Ms. Redheart was saying that we could have some breakfast in the cafeteria. Are you coming?" >Breakfast huh? Has it been that long? "You go ahead. I'll catch up." >"But you don't know where the cafeteria is." Nurse objects "I'll ask around." That sounded a bit too harsh even though you didn't mean to say it like that >Some weird looks are exchanged between the trio before Octavia talks >"Alright, see you there then..." She says before they all quitely leave the room >You wait a few seconds before talking "I'm sorry, Sunset. I didn't mean for this to happen." >You are not sure if she can hear you >You are not sure whether you'd want her to "I was just trying to help Vinyl get her voice back and everything just went out of control." >You feel some tears welling up and stop for a moment >No need to raise anymore questions, so you'd rather not go to the cafeteria with red eyes "I don't know what I can do but I'll make this right. Who knows? Maybe I can save your life without you even knowing about it." >Thinking about you and her like a team brings a little smile to your face >You start walking out of the room, but stop as you open the door to say a few more words "Rest well and get better soon. And don't worry, I'll try to keep the streets safe for you. Somehow..." >You are Lemon Zest >Though S.H.I.E.L.D. is a publicly known organization, they keep the location of their buildings to themselves >So it is not every day you get to be in one of them >Unfortunately, you are not here for sight seeing >You thought that Vinyl's death was why Anon asked, or more accurately forcefully enlisted, your help >Now it seems that Vinyl didn't die >All her wounds have somehow healed aswell >So it must be someone else >Well, technically Vinyl might still die but for now Sunset seems to be the better candidate >You wish Anon gave you more to work than "Save my friend," before shooting you >Still, you don't need to wait around to see if Sunset dies from her wounds >There is nothing you can do to prevent it if that's the case anyway >Which means that since you don't know who it is that dies, it'll be hard for you to stop that from happening >So you will probably have to die again "Goddammit." You mumble. >The worst part is that there is no way to avoid it because anything Anon want's somehow ends up happening >With unexpected consequences, sure >But if he wants you dead, you are pretty sure you'll die >It's unfortunate that you have a moral compass that stops you from killing people >You could just kill him here and be done with it >Well, since there is nothing you can do here, you might as well follow Anon to the cafeteria and get some breakfast yourself >You wait next to the door and quickly exit as he opens it "Why thank you, Anonymous. Such a gentleman." >No answer, of course. He can't hear you >Food in the cafeteria looks good >Salad, eggs, honey, butter, toasted breads, jelly... >You'd love to get a food tray and sit somewhere, but making things that don't touch your skin imperceptible requires actual work from your part >Needless to say, you are pretty tired >You've been following Anon around for a few days now and you got no sleep last night >You need some place to sleep that won't get you caught, you can't use your powers while you're asleep >You just go ahead and grab a fork >Taking a tray and making the food disappear may be hard, but you can just eat here >It does look like self service, there is no "lunch lady", so floating food won't gather much attention >You hope >It is good that there is not many people getting breakfast too >You wait a little for Anon to finish up and start up with some cheese >It's pretty gouda >Heh >Looking around to make sure no one's watching, you continue your meal >After a while, it starts to get crowded >Apperantly you were just early, so you decide not risking getting caught and head for the table that Anon and others are sitting >People in your way subconciously move away from you >Once you are at the table, you listen in on the conversation >"They should let you go after getting a report on the events at the club." Nurse speaks. "I think it would be smart to run some tests on you though." She says to Vinyl. "I think you might have acquired some new abilities." >"Like superpowers?" Vinyl seems excited. "Oh man, this is great!" >You are kinda impressed how comfortable Vinyl is with just a lab coat as her attire >Pretty hot to be honest, Anon would agree you imagine >He doesn't seem like he's paying attention to anything around him right now though >Probably thinking about Sunset if you were to guess >"OW! OW! OW! MMMHH!" Vinyl's cry makes you and everyone else look at her >She's holding her tummy with a pained expression >"What is it, Vinyl? What's happening?!" Octavia asks. >"I-" She gags. "I think I'm gonna throw up!" >"Let's get you to a bathroom." Nurse quickly gets up and helps her to her feet, but before they can go much further she bends forward in pain >Once again, she's grasping her stomach. "Ah, it hurts!" >Falling on her knees, she gags again and eliminates the need to get to a bathroom >All others can do is watch >She keeps gagging even after there is nothing left to let out >Octavia rubs her back while Vinyl tries to catch her breath >"I think I need to lay down." She says with a tired voice >Octavia helps her up and grabs her around the waist, lifting some of her weight >"I'm sorry about all this." Vinyl says to the nurse >"It's fine." She cuts short and turns to Octavia. "Take her to the room you were staying, I'll be there once I find someone to clean this up." >Octavia simply nods and motions Anon for help >As the two help their friend to a bed you follow suit, reviewing your theories >Maybe Vinyl's not so well after all >You are Aryanne >Tracey and you are sitting in the car, across the road from Morbius' apartment >"I hope you're right, Anne." Tracey says. "I really want some action." "I don't think S.H.I.E.L.D. would just leave the scene unchecked." You reply. "There must be someone watching the place." >"Well, do we go in or not?" She's ecstatic as ever "Yeah, let's go. Just try not to get too much blood on yourself." You switch one of your guns with the railgun before heading out >It is a weird weapon >It seems to have not one, but two magazines >One for small metal balls that it launches, one for a power cell that contains the electrical energy to accelarate the projectiles >Strikes you as inefficient, they could make them into one magazine if they measured the power needed to launch each projectile >Then again, there may be other factors you aren't aware of >This is why they wanted you to test the weapon >You walk into the building and start climbing the stairs >There are other people living here, you shouldn't carry your weapons openly >You may need them fast though, so you are holding one with your right hand behind your back, concealed under your leather coat >A couple floors up and you reach the door you seek >Tracey takes the lead as you take position for cover fire if needed >She kick the door in and you both rush inside with weapons in your hands ready to fire >Checking the rooms one by one, you clear the entire place, not encountering any hostiles >You stand there confused for a moment >S.H.I.E.L.D. can't be this sloppy >It is in that moment one of the windows shatter into a thousand pieces and you hear a metallic ping "SNIPER! GET DOWN!" You yell, running for cover >You put a wall between you and the shooter >Tracey is laying motionless on the floor, her eyes looking out of the window that the bullet came in from >You are worried for a second until she speaks >"He thinks he go' e." She says, without moving her lips. "I can't see 'ere he is though, I need another shot." >Thinking for a second, you reach and grab a desk lamp >You and slowly raise it in front of the window, into the sniper's field of view >Sure enough, he takes the bait and shoots the lamp off your hand >It is at that moment Tracey gets up and fires her gun out the window >Another shot from the sniper hits to a random spot inside the room >Silence falls as Tracey stops firing >There is no more shooting >Tracey either hit the guy or he decided to relocate after beind found out >You shouldn't risk it though "Let's get out of here and be sure he's dead." You say >Rushing out of the apartment and through the stairs, you exit the building with Tracey in the lead >Once you reach the sniper's nest, you see him fallen face first next to his rifle with the back of his head blasted open "Nice shot." You say, holstering your gun >Tracey also lowers her gun and turns to you. "Look." She lifts up some of her hair and you see some metal showing under her skin. "How much of my hair is gone?" "Not much." You answer. "I wouldn't notice if you didn't show me." >"Good." She says before kicking the sniper's dead body. "You. Son. Of a. Bitch." >You put your hand on her shoulder "Let's get back to the apartment. He might have alerted them. We don't have much time." >You hear some cars stopping and go take a look out the window >Some troops in tactical gear exit the cars, armed with M4s, along with a man wearing a suit >Presumebly the man in charge >Some of them go up your target building while some head for the building you are in >Two of them is left behind to protect the man in suit >You have an idea "How would you like to go on a killing spree?" You ask your companion >"Oh yes! Finally!" She exclaims. "What about not getting bloody?" "We are way past that point." She grins wider than she ever did today. "Just one rule, don't kill the man in the suit. We need him. You can take out the ones in this building. I'll provide you cover fire once you go outside." >"Yes. Ma'am." She says, exiting the room >Be Tracey >Boy oh boy! >It's time to shine and have some fun >You draw your giant knife in your right hand and switch the gun to your left >Sounds of the soldiers climbing the stairs reaches you >You go to an apartment just next to the stairway and ring the doorbell >Sure enough some woman opens the door shortly after >Which you immediately shush by hitting in the head with the stock of your gun >You walk in and shut the door, looking through the peephole for enemy movement >One guys passes by the door >Two... Three... Four... Five... Six... >They are all headed for the sniper's nest >You won't let them reach there >Moments later when no one else passes by the door, you go out and get the jump on the sixth guy >You run your knife all the way through his right lung and out the other side, causing him to let out a pained cry >You lift him up in the air by using the knife as a handle >The others turn around to see their friend dangling from your blade, frantically trying to get free while he slowly drowns in his own blood >You fire your gun and take out the guy closest to you >"I CAN'T GET A CLEAR SHOT!" One of the soldiers yell as you use his impaled friend as a shield >"RUSH HER DOWN!" >With the order, they start running towards you >You let out a deranged giggle and turn your gun to your meat shield instead >Your opponents hesitate for a second, thinking that you are turning this into a hostage situation >You just pull the trigger and blow the man's brains out before hurling the body at an attacker >As he fails to avoid the incoming projectile, you aim your gun to another and shoot him in the face >It is at this moment they start shooting at you >You quickly run back to the apartment you were just in, only getting shot a couple of times >You take position just beside the entrance as you feel the gelatinous compound under your skin harden and stop the bleeding quickly as it comes in contact with the air >Bullets might be still inside, but that hardly matters since you lack many organs that would be considered vital for a human >No heart or lungs >Only potential danger from the bullets is heavy metal poisoning, but that's a long shot >Heh, puns >Blood loss is still a thing though and you have only so much of that clotting agent in your system >"What the fuck man?!" You hear one of the soldiers >"Seer, this is Yankee Leader, we have been ambushed, three officers KIA, pursuing the assailant, over." This must be the team leader ~Copy that, be careful Yankee, over~ >"She's inside that apartment. I think we shot her." >"Let's end this." >The moment you see a barrel of a rifle poking in, you switch your knife to a reverse grip, turn around the corner and run it through the man's throat >He's coughing up blood while his hands try to grab the knife >Other two start shooting but you once again move behind the ,now dead, man and walk towards them while using him as a shield >Oh the irony! >You are done with this bullshit >Raising your gun, you aim for their legs and fire your weapon >They both fall to the ground >Letting your lifeless victim go with the knife still inside him, you also drop your gun and squat between the injured man >Acting quickly, you yank their weapons from ther hands and throw them away before talking "One of you gets to leave this building alive." You say with a big grin on your face. "Can you help me make a choice?" >They say nothing for a few seconds and then one of them spits in your face >"Fuck you! You bitch! I'm gon-" You grab his mouth and silence him "Thank you." You say before start bashing his head against the concrete *Smack* *Smack* *Smack* *Crunch* ... >Other guy tries to get up, but you push him down by the throat >Every hit sends a shiver down your spine and you laugh with ecstasy >After a while the sounds turned into a wet slapping, but the pleasure you take only gets more and more intense >Unfortunately, you have a job to do so you have to let this go >You stand up and force the last soldier to his feet >You are still slowly choking him so he can't make any noise >Walking towards an apartment that oversees the entrance of the building, you kick the door in and walk inside >You see some guy with a knife in his hand getting ready to attack, but he just backs up to a corner after laying eyes on you >You just ignore him and walk towards a window >Without bothering to open it, you just throw the man you're holding out the building >Breaking glass and the body that hits the floor grabs the attention of men that are waiting down the street >When they look up, you smile and wave your hand before going back in >That should make them call back the team in the other building >Walking out of the apartment, you grab your weapons and start decending the staircase >You are Aryanne >There is some shooting and screaming going on >You are not concerned with that however >Tracey has her own job and so do you >You are going to wait for the team in the other building to come out >You could engage them from here, you see them, but that would give them too much cover >Once they come out into the open, you will have the height advantage >They won't be able to hide very well >If they find a way, then so be it >That will give Tracey more opening >You see some poor soul plummeting to his death >So does the man in the suit >It doesn't take him too long to speak to his radio "Good work, Tracey." You say as you push the sniper's corpse aside and get ready to fire at anyone that's on the street >Sure enough, not even half a minute later, second team comes out of the building, positioning themselves to open fire at Tracey if she walks out of the front door >You count five of them >It's time >You take aim and fire while slowly breathing out >As the somewhat reduced sound of the suppressed rifle echoes through the street, your target hits the floor, lifeless >"SNIPER!" *klink* *schlik* >As the soldiers scramble to find better cover, Tracey runs out and starts shooting at them >You see one aiming at her and take your shot >Not being aimed as carefully, your shot doesn't kill the man, but takes his arm off from the elbow >You reload the chamber and finish him off with a second bullet >Mean while Tracey took out two of them before running for cover >She's changing the magazine >Someone's moving in on her >You realign your sights, but before you can shoot, some bullets lodge themselves around the window you are firing from >Ducking to avoid getting hit, you scream to warn Tracey "ENEMY AT YOUR 5!" >You run out the apartment to find a new nest, hoping she heard you >Not that she's in serious danger, but she gets really mad when she's injured in fights >And she's not immortal, so getting shot less is a better idea >Seing an open door, you run inside >Some guy with a knife is sitting on the floor in fetal position, shaking >You ignore the man and take position >The guy who shot at you is still aiming for your previous spot while the other three are exchanging bullets with Tracey >One he came after her is laying on the ground with his guts spilled all over >You should finish this quick, if the man in the suit is any capable, he must've asked for more reinforcements >You take aim and shoot the guy who's aiming for you >"FUUUCK!" >One of them screams and starts running back to the building >You move your sights but Tracey gets him first so you change your aim for the last guy with the uniform >One more pull of the trigger and he's down as well >You watch as Tracey gets out of her cover and starts walking towards the man in charge >It's all up to her now >You leave the apartment and start walking down the stairs >The guy sitting on the floor didn't move an inch this whole time >Be Tracey >This idiot actually said the line! >"Drop your weapons!" You just stand still >He's carrying a pistol unlike the men he commands >Well, commanded >You'd laugh at him, but you are kind of pissed right now >You heard Anne's warning, but the bastard still got you in the shoulder >Rolling your eyes, you let your gun and knife fall to the floor "Now what, big man?" You ask. "You gonna cuff me?" >"Turn around and get on the floor!" He takes a few steps around the car he's been using as cover >That one actually get a giggle out of you "I'm going to come over there and we'll go on a ride together, if y-" He fires a shot to the ground next to you >"I said on the ground!" >Oh, how you wish if you weren't ordered to keep him alive... >Ignoring him you continue speaking "If you shoot me, I'll rip off one of your fingers for every bullet that hits me." You start walking again and he fires the gun >Three bangs, three hits >Doesn't even slow you down >Clearly surprised, he slowly lowers his gun >You grab him by his shirt and pull "I warned you." >You hold his left wrist and he starts trashing to escape >"No, no, no! No please!" >All futile >Wrapping your hand around his index finger, you twist it with a satisfying crunch >Slowly pulling at it, you make sure he feels every snapping ligament and tendon >His screams are music to your ears >And boy, does he scream! >People that are living around here will probably be traumatized after this >You move on to his middle finger without giving him a chance to recover >When you grab his pinky finger you realize screams and trashing has stopped >Pathetic weakling passed out from the pain >You get ready to pull off his finger but decide to postpone that >No point in torture if he cannot feel it >"Well, if you're done, grab him and let's go." You turn to see Anne handing you your gun and knife >She seems unfazed by all this, as usual >You take your weapons and holster them before lifting the guy on your shoulder "Yeah, let's go." She points at the man's hand >"You are sitting in the back with him, make sure he doesn't bleed to death." You sigh "Yes, ma'am." >You are sitting at the head of a mahogany table >While everyone around the table are important people, you are the Prince of Canterlot >Others that sit in the room are supervisors of different districts around the city >Only one standing in this room is a young looking boy near the exit, leaning to the wall "I'm sure you are all eager to know why I've gathered you all here." You say calmly >"Yeah, the sun is already up." Woman with red hair answers. "What was so important that you couldn't wait until the sundown?" "You see," you start, "there are rumors of an attack whispered among humans since last night." >You narrow your eyes with concern "A vampire has attacked a night club." >Everyone around the table frown, one gets up from his chair but sits back down, sighing before he speaks >"How do you know it was one of ours?" He asks while combing his orange tinned blonde hair with his fingers "I don't." You say plainly. "I suspect the possibility of a vagabond fledgeling." >"Nonsense." Voice of an old man chimes in. "The punishment for unauthorized conversion is death of both the sire and the childe." "Regardless," you respond, "the attack happened and I need you to investigate this, all of you." >You point to the young man standing next to the door "I will send my own at sundown. Meanwhile, you will use your ghouls and otherwise human servants." You speak firmly. "For all our sakes, we must find the attacker and make sure humans don't get their hands on it." >"Still, you could've just called." Red haired woman intervenes. "I hate riding the car in that coffin." "I doubt any of you would personally come to the phone." You say. "It doesn't have the same urgency." >It's not about their loyalty to you, you know they have none of that >It's just that they are very uppity with their behavior and they would rather sleep than to answer a phone call "If there isn't anything you want to add, we can dismiss." No one seems like they have anything to say >You get up and so does the others >After a moment, you walk towards the exit while the young man opens the door for you >You turn back one more time before leaving the room with your varlet "Remember my friends, we MUST uphold the masquerade." >Once you are out, you revert back to your true self >Sickly, broken body of a leper... >It is unfortunute that your long matured scars remained after your rebirth >What is more is that when your body heals, it reverts back to its scarred apperance >So you need to use blood magic to change your visage >Not that it would make you look weak or it is a secret, a vampire's strength comes from their age >You'd just rather not look like a rotten corpse "I want you to look into this, Pip." You speak to your companion. "Go as soon as you can, we cannot have lowly ones of the kin thinking they can do whatever they want." >"Aye, Miss Chrysalis." He replies. "I be leaving as soon as the sun don't shine." "Good." You nod >You should retire to sleep now, it is hard to keep awake when the sun is out >You are a creature of the night afterall >Be Anonymous >You are once again in a hospital room >This time Vinyl is laying in the bed and you along with Octavia keep her company >Redheart collected some blood sample from her and sent it for analysis >That was the point where the nurse's expression turned into a wary one >The blood just wouldn't come out >Now she's checking her blood pressure >"I'm fine, guys." Vinyl insists. "I was in a freezer for hours, it must be some sort of cold. Though I am hungry again." >"Just a few tests to be sure." Redheart murmurs for the tenth time >"It is fine Vinyl. They were going to run some tests anyway." Octavia speaks. "We are going to eat all we want once we are out of here. It'll be a celebration." She entangles her fingers with hers >It still feels weird to see them like this, they never revealed this side of their relationship before >You are staring >You should stop staring before you get teased by Vinyl again >"This is..." Redheart sounds confused. "You have a blood pressure of 60 over 20. How are you still... awake?" She says >It is at this moment some guy in a lab coat comes in >"Here's the resuts you asked for Clare." He says. "Gotta say, this is not what I expected at all." >Nurse Redheart starts reading the paper as the guy leaves the room "What does it say?" You ask, hoping that Vinyl is safe >For all you know, she could die now >She talked, right? That was what you wanted >The rest is arbitrary it seems >"What is you blood type?" Nurse asks Vinyl >"Zero positive. Why?" She asks expectantly >"Not anymore." She says with an addled voice. "You have no blood type now." >"What?" >"What?" "What?" >You all ask at the same time "Is that even possible?" You challenge >"Apperantly it is." She says >"But... What does that mean?" Vinyl asks >"I don't know." She replies. "What I do know is that your body should be in shock from extreme blood loss right now. I'll get you a serum and we need blood transfusion aswell." "I can do it." You pitch in. "Any type is fine right? >You feel like maybe doing this could put your conscience at ease a little >"That's sweet of you, Anonymous, but I would like to be the one who shares blood with Vinyl." Octavia says with a light blush on her face >"Wow, don't fight over me you guys." Vinyl says with a smug, sultry grin on her face. "There is enough of me for both of you." >Unf... >This new Vinyl might be too much for your heart >"Ahem~" Redheart gets your attention. "Well, actually, I need both of you so... good news?" >"Oooh! It's a threso-" Octavia shuts Vinyl up by pressing a hand to her mouth >"Vinyl, please!" She says with a red face while removing her hand >"Okay, okay." Vinyl rolls her eyes. "Let's get this over with then." >"I'm glad to see that you've reached a decision." Redheart says. "I'll go get the apparatus. >You faintly hear her whispering something about teenagers to herself as she exits the room >You look back at Vinyl and see that mischievous look in her eyes >You'll be tending to Anon Jr.'s needs once you get home if she continues with these "jokes" >Be Redheart >You decided to drop by the lab before doing the transfusion >You'd rather not risk a patients life based on what may be a mistake >You walk in and find the same guy that gave you the results >He's busy with a centrifuge "Hey, uh sorry." You get his attention. "Are you certain about this test results? They seem... strange." >"Heh. I know what you mean." He answers. "But we triple checked it, by machine and manually. This blood doesn't react to any antigen or antibody, including various animal's." >What could've caused such a change? Who attacked them? How did she healed so fast? >All these questions... >"You need anything else?" His voice breaks you out of your thoughts "N-no. No, thanks." You turn around and leave the room >You should call this in, there is definitely something going on with this girl >Better to keep watching her for now >You are Fury >It is a code name, but it suits well with your fiery hair >Real name: Nicole Spitfire >You are watching a video footage of the street where you lost thirteen agents >You are not sure about what went on in the buildings, but you have some theories >The sniper reported contact with two possible hostiles >According to his report, he had taken out one of them >He didn't answer any calls after that and was probably killed >Despite his report, two hostiles left the building, headed for his location >Agency decided to send reinforcements after not hearing from the sniper >Two teams went up to two buildings >According to radio records, the team that was sent to recover the sniper got ambushed and was swiftly eliminated >One of the team members fell on to the road, presumably thrown out of a window >Team in the other building encountered no hostiles and was called back to defend the perimeter >This is where things got interesting >Angles on some shots suggests that sniper's nest was taken over by one of the hostiles >The other one however, moves in with some cover fire from the sniper >At the end of the footage, she gets shot three times from close range >Despite that she's able to hold the struggling agent in place while torturing him >Then she carries him on her back to the car >Definitely an enhanced person >Agency is looking for them all over, but all you know is that they were after Agent Sombra, an important scientist >He's been missing for more than three days now and he last contacted the agency last night from a nightclub that was attacked by some enhanced individual >A report was delivered to you about the incident, saying that you had some eye witnesses under observation >Maybe it is time you meet these witnesses >You are Anonymous >You and Octavia are now laying on hospial beds, hooked up to some tubes, giving blood to Vinyl >She's unusually quiet, just looking at the blood flowing through the tubes >"You alright, love?" Octavia asks Vinyl >Vinyl seemed like she just snapped out of a daze >"Yeah, yeah I'm fine. It's just... I didn't realize how weak I was." She looks confused. "But now, my body feels so light. It's... hard to describe." "That's good, right?" You inquire. "You are feeling better." >"No, it's more than that." She looks thoughtful for a second, but before she can continue, the door opens >A woman, wearing black clothes with a long leather coat walks in >She has short, blond hair with some red mixed in, giving her a fiery look >She takes a long look at all three of you >Her eyes feels like they are looking past your skin >"My name is Fury." She introduces herself. "I am the director of SHIELD." Her voice carries her authority >"You are eye witnesses of the incident in Club Vendigo." She states. "If you feel alright, I have some questions to ask." >"They've already took our statements." Octavia speaks. "I don't know what else we can tell you." >Fury walks toward you and gestures to your bed. "May I?" >"Y-yeah." You move to the side slightly and she sits down at your feet >"You know that it was a SHIELD agent that called us for help." Octavia nods. "That agent was, and still is, AWOL. That was the last communication we recieved from him." >You look at each other, wondering where she's going with this >"Today, two HYDRA agents broke into his apartment." She furrows her brows. "They killed twelve agents and kidnapped another before escaping the scene." "You don't think we are HYDRA, do you?" You blurt out >"Believe me kid, if I did, you wouldn't be laying there comfortably." She answers. "I want to know what our agent said. Maybe it can give us a hint about where he is." >"You think he's hiding from you?" Vinyl asks >"Maybe. It is more likely that he's trying to hide from HYDRA." >What reason can there be to not come to SHIELD if you are trying to hide from HYDRA? **There is a mole >If that's the case none of you are safe here "Why didn't he come here to hide?" You ask. "What if you have a mole and he knew that?" >She gives you an amused look. "Smart thinking kid, but we are already investigating the possibility." >"Anon's a smart boy." Vinyl says with a smug voice >"He did not say much, the agent." Fortunately Octavia diverts the subject. "But I remember that he said he was sorry. He sounded... upset." >"Nothing else?" Fury persists, but Octavia just shakes her head >Sighing, Fury stands up and walks toward the door. "Well then, I'll leave you to rest." >She seemed really troubled when she spoke of the agents that died >Should you do something? Could you find this missing agent if you used your powers? **You could >You did promise to keep the streets safe for Sunset. What better way there is than to help SHIELD? >You hear the door close behind the director and grab the tube that's connected to you >Better hurry if you want to catch up to her >You pull out the tube from the IV in your arm and get up >The blood inside drips onto the floor >"Anon, what are you doing?" Octavia asks >You squeeze the tube and hand it to Vinyl "Hold this for a second. I'll be right back." You hurry out of the room, after Director Fury >Fortunately, she's still in sight "Director!" You call out, making her turn around. "I think I can help you find your agent." >She walks closer before asking. "How?" "If I had an ability that could help, would you keep it off the books?" >She gives you a suspicious look. "Are you asking me to violate an international agreement, Mr. X?" "Maybe?" You cringe >She nods. "I can do that." >Be Octavia >Anon just ripped off the tube from his arm and went after the Director >You are left looking at the door, wondering what might be so important >Looking back at Vinyl after a few seconds, you see her sucking the blood from Anon's tube "Vinyl! What the hell?!" For a moment she looks at you with feral eyes before talking >"S-sorry... It just smelled so tasty." She looks at the tube hungrily. "It was tasty." >She turns to you with fearful eyes. "What's happening to me?" >All you can do is to shake your head "I don't know, but whatever this is, we will get through it together, okay?" >"Okay." She looks back at the tube she's holding and back at you again >It's a silent ask for permission and you give it to her with a nod of your head >How could you not when she looked so... covetous and desperate? >You lay on your side and watch her drink what little blood there is in the tube >This whole thing reminds you of those vampire novels you secretly read >Vinyl would never let it go if she knew >That thing in the night club did bite her in the neck >In the ambulance she had so many wounds and burn scars >They told you that she... died, yet she came back, talking and everything! >Not that you aren't happy about it, but surgeons said it was brain damage that may never heal >Now she's just fine, drinking blood >What more is that she threw up all the food she ate in the cafeteria >If she's a vampire, does that mean she'll burn under the sun? >How much blood will she need to survive? Can you supply her well enough? >What if you can't? Will SHIELD help you? Will they let her live normally if you tell them? >"Stop Tavi." You look at Vinyl. "I know what you're thinking. We'll deal with things as they come." "Aren't you worried?" You ask. "I think you might be a...be a..." >"Vampire?" She completes. "I'm terrified, but you said you'll be with me, right?" "Yeah." She gets up from her bed and walks over. You scoot over for her to lay down >She's unsuccessfully trying to get the tube out of the way >You motion her to come closer and pull the tube out of her IV and put it over yourself >After a moment of surprise, she lays down next to you and presses her forehead against yours >"You are not afraid?" She asks "Of you? Never. I trust you." You pass her the tube, spilling some blood on the bed. "I bet it tastes better than Anon's." >She hesitates for a second before putting it in her mouth >Her hand finds yours and your fingers intertwine. "Actually, it does taste better." She signs with an impish smile >That gets a little laugh out of you >You won't let anything happen to her, you will protect that smile "Water." That's the third one you ordered >The waitress is getting annoyed that you don't actually want anything that has a pricetag >You are pretty sure you are not kicked out only because there are no other customers >If you could be considered a customer that is, you were pretty much a free loader >Waitress turns on the TV ~...13 SHIELD agents were killed during the incident...~ >She skips the channel "Wait, wait!" You call out. "Can you go back please?" >Waitress gives you an annoyed look, but does as you asked ~...officials are yet to make a statement about the event and fate of the missing operator is unclear. We will show you some footage of the incident, recorded by a brave citizen. We must warn you, the images are very disturbing.~ >You are Sombra >You are watching SHIELD agents getting torn apart by gunfire in front of your apartment building >That woman they were facing got shot atleast twice now, but she doesn't even seem fazed by it >This must be HYDRA, they are after you >How did they know where you live? Were you being watched? >If HYDRA is after you, you doubt you can evade them much longer >The question is, do you go back to SHIELD? >It is definitely a better alternative than getting caught by Nazis >Suddenly you hear multiple vehicles parking outside >Looking out the window, you see SUVs with SHIELD logos on them >Guess that saves you the trouble of making the decision for yourself >Agents scramble out to secure the perimeter while one of them opens the door for none other than Fury herself >You must be in some trouble if Nick Fury came in person >A boy is following her as she walks into the diner >You feel like you've seen him before, but you are not sure where >Fury opens the door and walks straight to you >Waitress that was serving you moves out of Fury's way quickly and runs into the kitchen >"Doctor Sombra, you're a hard man to find." She has a displeased look on her face >Not surprising "I uh... Had some health issues." You say half-heartedly >"So I've heard." She answers with a stern look on her face. "I am hoping to hear more about it at the HQ." With that she turns around and starts walking "Yes ma'am." You say as you rise to your feet and follow her outside >You can only hope that your new condition will not be an issue for SHIELD "Stop trashing around!" You are Tracey and you are currently interrogating the SHIELD agent you've captured this morning "Do you know how hard it is to flay the skin while keeping the bleeding to a minimum!" You are met with unintelligible moaning >Suddenly the screams stop >You promptly go and check his pulse to see that he is indeed, still alive "He passed out again~" You call out to Aryanne who's in the next room, looking out the window >You walk and stand beside her. "This is a waste of time." She says. "No one gets their spine punctured and refuses to give intel." >It's not that he didn't tell you anything, but any further questions to confirm the information he gave were met with contradictions >In other words he was lying to stop you from torturing him "What will we do then?" You ask. "We don't have any other leads." >"No, we don't." She says. "So we will make one for ourselves." She turns and looks at you. "I need you to implant a tracker behind his eye and two other random places of your choosing. Can you do that?" "Oh, I see." You grin. "I'm on it, even made an accidental pun!" She gives you a small smile as you go and pick up a scalpel >Be Lemon Zest >You are in the SUV with Fury and Anon, Dracula is riding in another one >This one has facing back seats, you are sitting on one side while Anon and Fury are sitting on the other >You reevaluate your decision to go with Anon as your eyes sting from tiredness >It's been almost 24 hours since you last slept >Normally you could handle it, but this seats are too damn comfortable and you are extra tired from using your powers almost all the time >It's hard to open your eyes, you need something to keep you awake or you will get caught >Looking at Anon sitting next to Fury a devious idea comes to your mind >You'll need to extend the use of your powers for a moment, but it'll be so worth it! >You get up and turn Fury's hand palm up on the seat >Then you take Anon's hand and put it on top of hers >Now to intertwine their fingers aaannnd... show time >It takes them a few moments to realize they are holding hands >"Anonymous!?" Fury quickly moves away with a questioning look on her face >"M-Miss Fury!?" Anon recoils >"Why are you holding my hand?" >"Why are you holding my hand?" >Awww... They even said it at the same time! >"I have no idea how that happened!" Anon tries to explain >"I did NOT hold your hand!" Fury exclaims >You are just dying of laughter in front of them >They look each other with suspicious eyes for a few seconds >"Lets not talk about this ever again." Fury suggests >"Agreed." Anon says as he slowly goes back to his proper sitting position >Fury does the same while carefully watching Anon >They are so cute with those red cheeks! >You are Ursula >Last night after you got attacked by that strange man Spider-Woman rescued you >She left you on a rooftop while she was fighting him so you'd be safe >You are not sure what happened after she followed him into the nightclub, but thankfully roof door of the building was open so you could come back home without your father noticing >"You go to buy flour today?" You father draws your attention "Oh, um... Yeah, I almost forgot. Thanks Daddy." You say honestly >It was a stressful night and flour was the last thing you were thinking about right now >"Are you sick? You are not eating breakfast." Your father asks with a hint of worry in his voice "Ah yes, I'm fine daddy." You put some white cheese in your mouth. "I was thinking if I should make brownies again or maybe try something else." >He smiles. "You are good girl. It is good to help people." He gets up from the table. "You pick up dishes, yes?" >You go to see Sunset after washing the dishes >She has work today and she has a bad habit of oversleeping >You knock on her door. "Sunny! Are you awake?" No answer. "You'll be late for work again!" >Well, it won't be the first time you had to pull her out of bed >You try to open the door, but it's stuck again >Giving it a few pushes, you get it open and walk inside >She's not in her bed. Maybe she woke up early today? >Looking around, you see her clothes scattered everywhere >Poor girl will be tired when she comes back. She wouldn't mind you tidying up the place, right? >You just started to pick up her clothes when you inhale her scent >It brings back the memory of the moment Spider-Women carried you to the rooftop >It's the same scent. You bring the shirt to your face and smell it again to be sure >You just put the clothes on her bed and exit the apartment >There is no way. She can't be Spider-Woman... right? >You go to the living room and take a seat beside your father, who's watching morning news ~...many SHIELD agents lost their lives in...~ >That would explain her strange injuries and her coming home late every day ~... in other news...~ >But if it was her last night, then where is she now? >Did that man do something to her? Is she hurt? >"I am happy you didn't go out tonight." You look at you father curiously. "News speak of fight between Spider-Woman and some freak. They say she got hurt bad." >Oh no... >"Ouch! Be gentle!" Tracey complains as you pull another bullet out "You are such a baby sometimes." You say as you continue to the next bullet hole >"You pulled out a bullet from my boob!" She objects. "I bet you'd cry if you got shot in the boob." >She whimpers as you re-open her wound with a clamp "I think you are enjoying this." If you couldn't tell by now, you are Aryanne >Tracey made quick work of those trackers and you dropped that barely alive man to a sidewalk >Now you are back at the safehouse, getting bullets out of Tracey's chest so she doesn't get heavy metal poisoning >"You got me." She smiles and gives you a seductive hum as you pull another bullet from her chest "Not now Tracey. We have a mission." You say as you patch her up, but she's not having it >"C'mon, just a kiss." She grabs your cheek. "You know how it makes me when you hurt me." >And she knows you can't resist when she talks like that >You lean in and give her a kiss "You can have more when we're done with this mission, successfully." You add >"Oh, we will succeed!" She says enthusiastically >A beep from your tracking device warns you that your bait is on the move "Time to move." You get up and start getting your weapons while Tracey puts her clothes on >"Where is he going?" She asks "Looking at the current trajectory, Canterlot General Hospital," You say checking the tracker, "but I think they will take him to a SHIELD facility when they find out who he is." >"What if they take him to a different facility then our target's in?" "There will be someone that knows where he is in that facility." You respond >"I'm gonna get shot again, aren't I?" She asks. "Possibly." You rephrase. "Extremely likely, but I'll get them out for you." She giggles >"I'm gonna get shot if you keep saying things like that." You laugh as you take the lead >It's not long before you are sitting in the car parked in front of the Canterlot General Hospital >The corner you parked has perfect view of both the main entry and the emergency entry of the hospital >"So what's the plan?" Tracey asks "We wait for SHIELD to come and pickup our bait, then we follow them to a base and find someone that knows where this Doctor is." >She looks bored already. "I hate waiting." "And because you tortured him so much they will probably need to put him under surgery." You tease >"Hey! You ordered me to!" She's gives you a semi-frustrated response. "It's not my fault that I'm good at my job." "Yeah, it is." You smirk. "You did do a good job though." >"Hell yeah, I did! That guy would sell his own mother out if I asked for it!" She grins widely. "He screamed so much too." >You smile at her getting perked up so easily as you look back at the hospital doors >Be Octavia >Vinyl fell asleep after her... feeding >You have a vampire girlfriend >You bite you lip >Not everyday a girl's fantasies come true >Now there is one important question that needs answering >Can you feed her directly without turning into a vampire yourself? >Hopefully the answer is yes so you can- >Sound of the door opening interrupts your thought process >"How is the transfusion going?" It's the nurse >She gives you and Vinyl's sleeping form a surprised look "I'd say it went well." You say with a hushed voice >"Where is Anon?" She whispers "I'm not sure. I think he went with Fury." She raises an eyebrow >"Huh... Well, since everything seems fine, I'll give you some privacy, but" She adds. "I still need to do some tests when she wakes up." "Sure." You nod and she leaves >You barely turned your gaze back to Vinyl when Fury walks in with Anon and some other man in tow >You unwillingly shake Vinyl awake >"Hmm, what? I'm already full." She mumbles before she sees your visitors. "Oh, you're back." >"That we are." Fury speaks. "I brought the agent that called SHIELD in for help." >"Hey." He simply raises his hand to greet you >"I thought it would be better to take his first statement when you are all together." Fury states and gestures you three. "I already read your statements, but feel free to intervene if you want to add anything." >She turns to the man in the long black jacket. "Let's hear your version of the events." >Man lets out a long sigh >"First, you should know that, I am the villain in this story." He starts. "I was experimenting with some kind of DNA adhesive when a vampire bat drank the blood I was experimenting on before biting me." >"The adhesive fused my DNA with the bat's, altering my body significantly." >You think you know where this is going >"They were upgrades, for the most part." He continues. "But it devolved my digestive system to the likes of a vampire bat. I can no longer eat anything humans normally eat." >"I need pre-digested and absorbed nutrients. Namely blood." >"So you attacked people to feed?" Fury asks >"No, I was feeding on a dog when I heard this girl watching me." He shakes his head. "I didn't want more attention, but when I turned around to explain she started screaming. So I tried to cover her mouth and that's when Spider-Woman came to rescue her." >"I tried to tell her that I didn't want to fight, but she wasn't having it. We fought and I lost it after a pretty bad hit. When I came to, I was in the nightclub standing over you guys." >He looks at you for a moment. "You know the rest. I left the club after calling for help and spent the night wandering around the city until SHIELD found me." >You should be angry >This man hurt you and your friends >But... Vinyl can talk thanks to him >"So you are my ma-" You tightly squeeze Vinyl's hand. "Ouch!" >She gives you a questioning look >You lightly shake your head >She looks at you for a moment before talking again >"You should check on Spider-Woman." Vinyl says. "She got hurt the worst." >He looks with a pained expression in his face >"May I?" He asks facing Fury >She nods, "Yeah, lets go." >You look at Anon, he seems troubled >Before you can ask however, he leaves the room following Fury >You wonder what's going on with him >You are Anonymous >Standing next to Fury in Sunset's room >"I did this?" Sombra speaks with an incredulous voice. "I am a monster." "No." You state coldly. "I did this." >"What?" Sombra looks at you with surprise while Fury seems to be expecting more from you "I have a power." You start when Fury cuts in >"Are you sure you want to tell about this to Doctor Sombra." She asks. "I cannot guaratee his discretion." "I can." You reply and continue. "It is triggered by questions and gives me the answers to those questions." >"So you did this how?" Sombra asks "My friend, Vinyl, the blue haired girl in the next room, she was mute until today." You sigh. "So I asked myself, how can I make her talk?" >"What was the answer?" Fury looks more intrigued now "Spider-Woman needed to be stabbed in her leg. So I arrenged a few things and she got stabbed in her leg." >"What do you mean you arranged a few things?" Fury sounds upset >You don't blame her, you are upset with yourself as well "That's not important right now." You answer. "The thing is Vinyl can talk. She recovered from brain injury over night and it had to do something with you attacking us in the club." >"How do you know?" You give Sombra a dissappointed look. "Oh, right... So can you answer all questions?" **No "Apperantly, I can't." You say plainly >"What are your limits then?" Fury asks **You cannot predict the exact time of a future event that you did not directly cause by the means of this power **You cannot answer anything that involves a different timeline from which you are in **You cannot know what others think **You cannot- "The list is longer than I think." You answer. "Do you want me to write it down?" >She seems to be thinking about it for a second. "No. Just be more careful when you use your powers from now on. I'll be watching." >You nod >"Good, I will take Doctor Sombra for further questioning. Until next time." She walks out with Sombra in tow, leaving you alone with your comatosed friend >You are... Sunset? >You are not sure about where you are >It's dark and cold >It's hurting all over >Wait no, it's not dark >Your eyes are closed >You... can't open them *Beep* *Beep* >This sound is familiar somehow >You listen harder >Is that a heart monitor? >Someone is talking >"...next room, she was mute until today." >Is that Anon? >The voice is fading away, you need to concentrate >"...Spider-Woman needed to be stabbed in her leg. So I arranged a few things." >He planned this? How is that possible? Why? >You try to talk, but your lips don't obey >You are paralyzed, all you can do is listen >For now... >"...The list is longer than I think." >What list? Nothing good you presume >"...I will be watching." >That woman's voice is the last thing you hear as your conciousness fades once more >What did you get yourself into? >You are Lemon Zest >Now you know how Anon gets everything he wants >His powers must have told him to kill you to save his friend >Still, you didn't expect vampires when you signed up to help him >What a nice girl you are, helping your murderer >But you need sleep and you need it soon >You need to find somewhere to hide and hopefully everyone will be safe in the SHIELD base for the moment >You leave the room and look for a bathroom >You could stay there for a while hopefully >Can't wait to get some sleep >One should consider their life choices when sleeping in a toilet is the highlight of their day, huh? >Pff... >You are too tired for that >Finding a bathroom, you open the door and head for a cabin before locking it's door >Thankfully, the place is really clean >You close the lid and take a seat >Uncomfortable as your position is, sleep comes easily with the help of exhaustion >You are Anonymous >Fury and Sombra left you in Sunset's room >You look at her stricken form one last time and make up your mind before leaving the room and head for your friends' >You find Vinyl closing the blinds on the windows and Octavia sitting on the hospital bed "What's up?" You greet >"It's so bright in here." Vinyl complains >It's really not >Sunrise was a couple hours ago and it seems like it could rain today >Her strange behavior confirms your suspicions "So you are a vampire now too?" >"What?!" >"What?!" >That seems to shock them "It doesn't take a genius to figure it out." You laugh. "Fury probably knows too." >Octavia seems worried. "Are you certain?" "Don't worry, she knows how to keep a secret." She gives you a questioning look >You sigh "I have something to tell you guys." You are not sure how to start this, so you just let it out "All this happened because of me. The attack in the night club, Vinyl becoming a vampire, Sunset being in a coma... All of it." >You can see the disbelief and confusion in their eyes >Well, you better start explaining ... >"So you have superpowers too?" Octavia states more than she asks "Yeah, basically. And I used them to get Vinyl to speak again." You say. "I didn't expect it to cause so many issues. I'm sorry." >"Sorry?!" Vinyl exclaims with an incredulous voice. "Dude, you didn't just give me my voice back. You gave me freaking superpowers!" "But you are also a vampire now." You remind her >She shrugs. "You win some, you lose some. Also..." She walks up and sits beside Octavia before wrapping an arm around her. "I have a steady supply of blood right here." She says with a predatory grin as Octavia whimpers with a blush >"W-well, it did end pretty horribly for Sunset." She says >You sigh "Yeah... That reminds me, I should go pick up some disguise." Vinyl gives you a suspicious look >"Anon, are you going superheroing?" "I kinda promised Sunset that I'd keep the streets safe while she's gone." You reply >"She's awake?" Octavia asks with surprise. "She seemed really hurt." "No, I just... you know... Spoke to her while she was just laying unconscious." She nods >"A promise is still a promise I suppose." >"Indeed!" Vinyl jumps in. "Count me in!" >"Vinyl?!" Octavia objects >"What? He's gonna need some muscle if he's gonna fight crime." Vinyl states. "Don't worry. I literally regenerated back from the dead. Anon is much more vulnerable than I am." >Octavia opens her mouth to object further but decides against it "I appreciate it Vinyl, but I can't ask you to put your life on the line for me." She smirks >"You are not asking, I want to do it and I'm not doing it just for you." She continues. "I feel bad for what happened to Sunset too and this is pretty much all I can do for her at the moment." >"What about S.H.I.E.L.D.?" Octavia asks. "I though we didn't want them to know." >"All this mess happened because that guy didn't come to S.H.I.E.L.D." Vinyl says. "They are supposed to be the good guys here. I think we should trust them. Plus, Anon said Fury probably knows anyway." >Octavia bites her lower lip with worry >"Just... be safe, okay?" >Vinyl kisses her lips lightly >"I'll come back to you." You decide to wait outside when Octavia pulls her in for a deeper kiss >Vinyl joins you about a minute later, looking all flushed >"W-well, let's go find someone to get me some actual clothes." She says, out of breath "We also need permission to leave here I think." You say as you start walking. "We need to find someone with clearence as well." >This should be exciting >You are Aryanne >It's been a couple hours since you started to watch the hospital for your guy to be picked up >Tracey has gone to sleep long ago and you've been keeping busy making guesses about the ailments of people coming to the hospital >You've heard of an experiment about boredom before >Apperantly when someone is left in an empty room with nothing but a button that electrocutes them, they will press that button just for the stimulation it gives >Something like that >Which means people choose pain over boredom >Makes sense to you >You sigh >Tracey's right, this sucks >You turn on the radio, which wakes up your partner >"Are they here? Are we going?" She asks expectantly "Unfortunately, no." She sinks back into the seat >"I am so BORED!" She exclaims her frusration >You're bored? You've been sleeping this whole time! If anyone's bored that's me >Those are things you want to say, but one of you needs to maintain their professional integrity >"Worst mission ever." You would agree, but this is hardly your first survelliance experience >You know this can go on for a while >Still, you'd expect SHIELD to make their move by now >Maybe the agent is still in surgery or something >While you think about this someone knock on the glass on your side >You nod to Tracey and grab your gun before opening the window >Some guy in a streaky shirt leans in with a file in his hand >"Your guy turned up in a SHIELD base." He says before dropping the file on your lap and walking away >Normally you'd question how they found you, but you know they are tracking Tracey through some implant they placed in her >You relax your grip on the gun and pick up the file >"What does it say?" A curious voice asks as you open it >There are some pictures of a building that looks like a business center along with an address and security details of the said building >They also put in a photo of the target "We got a location." You say as you turn the ignition key and putting the car in gear >"Hell yeah! Lets kill some SHIELD scum!" Tracey makes her enthusiasm known >It's about half an hour drive to the location they gave you >Could have been quicker, but there was some traffic on the way >You park your car about a hundred meters away from the building and start perusing the security details on the file >They have two guards on each side of the building, a total of eight >They report back every ten minutes >Two snipers on the roof at opposite corners for maximum field of vision >Four rotating infrared security cameras overseeing the building from four poles surrounding it >All glasses are blast resistant >There are over five hundred personel in the base during daytime, but only thirty at night so you'd rather wait for the night to make your move >With this much security, your best bet is to walk in from the front door >You turn to Tracey who's patiently waiting for you to come up with a plan "We'll wait until midnight and pull a nightout." She looks excited >"We are going in through the front door then?" You nod and reach into your pocket before pulling out a twenty "Get us two bottles of cheap vodka." She gives you a crooked smile before opening the car door >"Yes ma'am!" >You are Vinyl Scratch >After talking with some people in the SHIELD hospital/base they pointed you to the armory >Hell yeah >They gave you standart issue SHIELD agent field uniform because apperantly your clothes were now off-base >This shit is slick >Navy blue shirt with a black leather gilet on top, complete with tight fit black corduroy pants >The guy in the armory initially refused to give you the gilet, but he was too uncomfortable with a highschooler haggling him in just a plain lab coat >You are still going commando under all this though, which is kinda unfortunate because these tight fit pants are rubbing against your nethers >Gotta make do for now you guess >They want the outfit back when you get your clothes back from them of course >You do plan on keeping the gilet though, if you can >They also let go of Octavia since Doctor Sombra is now back and they don't need you to find him >You cringe to the brightness of the sun when you walk out of the building >"Your sunglasses..." Octavia passes a pair of purple tinted glasses "You kept them?" You ask with a smile on our face as you take them from her hands and put them on >"Of course. They wanted them for evidence as well, but I wrangled with them quite adamantly." She puffs up her chest slightly >"She was super scary." Anon pitches in. "I'm pretty sure that's why they gave up on the glasses." "That's my girl!" You throw an arm over her shoulders and pull her in. She hugs your waist and gives you a little kiss on the cheek before letting go >"I'm so glad you are okay." She mumbles "Me too." You ruffle her hair and she gives you a pout as she tries to fix her hair again which gets a chuckle from Anon >"So where are you going to go for costumes anyway?" Octavia changes the subject >"We don't need costumes per se." Anon answers. "Just some disguises for now. I'm not planing to turn this thing into a career." "I got an idea." You exclaim. "Anon, where can we get the best disguises?" >Anon looks surprised for a second then gives you a playful smile. "I see what you did there. Well, the best one is pretty far, but we got the second best now so far away. Follow me!" >He quickens his pace and you follow suit with Octavia beside you >Anon said he didn't want to make this into a carreer, but the excitement in his steps and his determined posture gives you a different impression >Would you help him if he decided to become a full fledged superhero? >Your eyes fall on your girlfriend who reciprocates your gaze with a smile >You smile back and turn your gaze to Anon who is leading the way >The things he did for you are nothing short of outstanding, in both meanings of the word >What you don't understand is why he was willing to go so far for you >Sure he's your friend, but is that all he thinks of you or is there something else behind his actions? >Suddenly his figure seems to grow more imposing and reliable in our eyes >He is someone you can trust with your life, but what about Octavia's? >Would you entrust her life with him? >The answer is yes and it frightens you just as much as it relieves you >You are Anonymous >Through the use of your powers you learned that Caurosel Boutique was the best place to buy disguises in near vicinity >However it failed to mention that the boutique was owned by parents of a school mate of yours, Rarity Belle >What's worse is that it seems they live upstairs of the botique, so when Rarity's mother, Betty Bouffant Belle, recognized Vinyl, she decided to call to her daughter >Apperantly Rarity told her how Vinyl helped them win the music contest about a year back >You didn't get the chance to stop her from calling to her daughter as she said. "Oh, you are Vinyl, right? You must be here for Rarity, just a second. RARITY YOUR FRIENDS ARE HERE TO SEE YOU!" >The three of didn't even have time to decide on a joint course of action as Betty told you about how she heard so much about Vinyl >Lucky for you Vinyl was smart enough to go for a mute act >"Is it the girls mom?" A sleepy looking Rarity in pajamas comes down the stairs with her hair disheveled >Her eyes open wide when she realizes it was indeed not 'the girls' that came to see her >"Oh sweet heavens!" She runs back up as she shouts back. "GIVE ME JUST A MINUTE!" >This family sure screams a lot >"Let me get you something to drink while you wait." Betty leaves for presumably the kitchen >You turn to Vinyl and Octavia "What are we gonna do?" They look panicked too >"Obviously we can't shop for disguises here!" Octavia exclaims with a loud whisper. "She would recognize you if you two get on the news or something." "Then what do we tell her we came here for?" They both look at you with nervous expressions >"I have an idea." Vinyl says and you both look at her to continue. "Would she keep it a secret if we were to tell her the truth?" ~She would unless someone she loves were to be threatened~ >You sigh, that is a fair enough condition "Vinyl, you can't just use my powers like that." She shrugs >"Why not?" You have no real reason other than that it feels wrong to do so, but you can't tell her just that >"Sorry I made you wait. What did you need?" Rarity's voice saves you from your predicament >Octavia looks at you two. "So do we tell her?" Vinyl looks at you for your answer >You take a look at confused looking Rarity and sigh once again "Alright, fine. Let's do it." Vinyl grins while Octavia bites her lower lip nervously >You tell Rarity that you need to talk to her in private, she takes you to the kitchen where her mother pours you some orange juice >Rarity has her leave with some hushed words you don't hear and sits at the table in front of you with Octavia and Vinyl on the sides >"So what is it you wanted to talk to me about dears?" She takes a sip of her orage juice "Well, I'm not sure how to say this, but..." Really, how do you say this? "Uh..." >Vinyl, ever the impatient, jumps in. "We are here to get disguises." >Rarity is taken aback, but not for the reason you though. "I though you were... You couldn't talk." >"I can now." Vinyl shrugs at Rarity's suspicious gaze >"How?" Rarity asks plainly >"I have enhanced powers of regeneration." She leans forward with a grin >Rarity looks at you all with incredulous eyes >Her pristine white dress with blue edges and her luscious purple hair that gives her the look of a lady contrasts greatly with her expression >"Are you... Is this a prank?" She looks down in though and mumbles to herself. "It can't be a prank, I'm sure Vinyl couldn't talk." "It's not a prank, that's why we came here to get disguises." Her confused look focuses on you for a second before her eyes light up >"Y-you want to become a superhero and you came to me for costumes?!" She jumps to her feet in excitement. "Oh, I always wanted to design superhero costumes!" >"Rarity! Keep it down!" Octavia says with a loud whisper that snaps Rarity out of her soliloquy >"Yes, yes apologies darling." She sits back down and takes a deep breath. "So how did this even happen? I promise, I won't speak about this to anyone." >"Long story short, Anon tried to make me speak and ended up making me into a vampire." >"WHUOAT?!" Vinyl cackles at Rarity's reaction while she blushes with emberassment and clears her throat. "Vampires are a thing?! Are you a vampire Anon? Did you bite her?" >"Hah! He wishes." Vinyl says before you can answer with a crooked smile on her face. "It's more complicated than that." "I have a power that allows me to know answers to questions, so I asked how can I make Vinyl speak again and acted on it." You explain. "Which caused her to become a vampire in the end and Spider Woman got badly hurt in the process. I promised her I'd keep the streets clean while she recovers." >"You know Spider Woman?" She looks excited again >"You don't? Ouch!" Vinyl's question is met with a kick from Octavia >"Should I? Is she someone I know? Is she from our school too?! Is it-" You interrupt Rarity "It's not our secret to tell you." She stops and nods >"Fair enough, but... Just wait here for a second." She runs outside >You look at the girls for answers, but they look as clueless as you are >Rarity returns a few seconds later with a blue and red spandex bodysuit with a black spider on its chest area >Thin black webbing spreads from under the spider and stretches along the red sections of the suit >"I made this suit for her, but I didn't expect to get a chance to actually give it to her." Rarity explains. "Would you do it for me? It'd make me really happy." >Octavia takes it from her hands. "I'll make sure she gets this." >"Thank you." She claps her hands with an excited smile. "Lets get your measurements then, shall we?" >You are Lemon Zest *Knock* *Knock* *Knock* *Knock* *Knock* >"Hey! You okay in there sister?" Knocking on the door and a woman's shouting wakes you up >"Are you sleeping in there?!" A few more knocks >You struggle to remember where you are for a second before it all comes back to you >You get up and open the door >"D-Director Fury?!" The woman gives you a nervous salute as she pulls her act together. "Ma'am!" "At ease." You say before clearing your throat. "Let's keep this between us, alright?" >"Yes ma'am!" She says and you walk out of the women's restroom and become invisible immediately after stepping out into the corridor >You walk to the room Anon and his friends stay >They are not here >Oh boy, you fucked up >You need to find them before one of them ends up dead >Maybe they are with Sunset >You go to her room, but there is no one there but Sunset who's sleeping on her bed >Yep, you fucked up >You leave the room and find an agent "Where are the witnesses agent?" He gets up and salutes you before answering >"They left the building, ma'am." He says this as if you should know about it "Why did you let them go?" You ask >"You said we didn't need them anymore since we found the Doctor?" He says with suspicion in his voice "Of course I did." You try to look like you just remembered that. "Sorry, I am very tired these days." >You turn around and start walking to continue searching for Anon and his friends, but the sound of a gun cocking stops you >"I'm sorry if I'm wrong, ma'am." He speaks. "But I don't think you are who you appear to be." >You sigh before replying "I was that obvious, huh?" >"Yeah, you were." He states."How did you get into the building? Even if you are a shapeshifter, you still need a card to get in. Did you kill one of us?" "I won't tell you how I got in, but I didn't kill anyone, don't worry." You say. "You really don't know where the kids are?" >"What do you want from them?" He answers with a question "I need to protect them." You answer truthfully. "Which means I need to find them quick, so I'll be taking my leave." >"I wouldn't move if I were you." You just disappear and reappear to his right from his point of view >"Do that again and I'll shoot you!" As he shouts at the mirage, you walk out of the room, invisible >When you leave his line of sight, you dismiss the illusion and hear him asking for a lockdown of the building >"Intruder in the facility! Initiate lockdown!" >You fucked up bad >You need to stop the building from going into lockdown, so you disrupt the electrical signals that run through the walls >As you walk through the hallway, the commotion has already started >A group of agents are running toward you with their guns drawn >Not that they can see you, but rather because they are converging on your last known location >You use your powers to make them move out of your way and they just keep running without even realizing what you did >Walking past the security room, you hear the man talk to his radio >"I can't put the building in lockdown! Systems are non-responsive!" Answer comes quickly >"Keep trying." You are pretty sure that was Fury >You board an elevator alongside several SHIELD agents to go to the ground floor and get off on your destination >Walking to the exit you try to push open the door, but it is locked >"You might have disrupted our electrical systems, but mechanical locks still work." You turn around to see Fury just standing there >You start walking to the side, but her eyes don't follow you >It is safe to assume that she didn't see you, but rather saw the door being pushed >A mistake on your part >"There is no way out of here now. Come out and let's talk." "Where are the keys?" You ask >The voice she hears should be a digital one coming from all around her >"They are not on me." She shrugs. "I sent them away with the security guard. Just you and me now. Come on." >Instead of answering her, you look for the bio-electrical signals in the building and start moving them to the entry hall of the building >As the first agent comes into view Fury turns to look at him >"What are you doing? I told you not to interfere." Agent looks surprised and scared >"I-I can't stop!" He's walking like he is being pulled around by strings, like a puppet "Do you have the key?" You ask using that cold digital voice >"No, I don't. Please let me go!" He suddenly takes out his gun and shoots himself in the head >At least that's what Fury sees >"NO!" She shouts. "Why did you kill him?" "Because he didn't have the key." You answer plainly >Meanwhile the agent tries to tell her that he's alright, but that information doesn't reach her brain >A group of agents come in to the entry hall and state that they do not have the key before killing themselves >Well, not really... >Fury's face contorts with anger >When two more agents come in and draw their weapons Fury shouts >"STOP!" She looks defeated. "I'll open the door." >She moves behind security gate and opens a drawer before taking out a keychain with about a dozen keys on it >Moving to the locked door, she tries a few keys before one of them unlocks the door >Opening the door she speaks. "Just go." >Once you exit the building, you revoke the power you used on her and the sound of agents that are still alive, telling her that they are alright is finally processed by her brain >You hear her exhale in relief. "You son of a bitch." She mumbles as you walk away >Now it's time to find Anon >You are Anonymous >After giving your mesurements to a very excited Rarity, you and the girls decided to go to your respective homes >Your parent's must be worried sick, even though SHIELD said they notified them >Especially Octavia's parents since Vinyl was severely injured when she was brought to the SHIELD's medical care >You just hope they didn't notify them when Vinyl 'died' >Nevertheless, you are glad that this whole thing with SHIELD is done and you can go home >You still have some hard times ahead of you though since you promised to keep the streets clean' in Sunset's absence >To be honest you have no idea how to do that, but you are confident that your powers can handle it >Sure they have some unexpected consequences to them, but you used them with zero problems until you decided to do something outlandish >You just need to not do things that would be too improbable to happen >With these thoughts in your mind, you reach your house and ring the doorbell >Your mother opens the door and immediately hugs you with all her might >"Oh my boy!" You feel her tensed up muscles relax as she holds you in her arms. "Thank God you are alright. I was so worried!" "It's okay mom." You hug her back. "I'm okay, sorry for making you worry." >"Don't be sorry son." Your father comes into view. "It wasn't your fault. Who would've guessed that a superpowered maniac were going to attack the party." >Yeah, not your fault at all >"What would I do if anything happened to you?!" Your mother just refuses to let you go, so your father puts his hand on her shoulder to get her attention >"Come on, honey. He must be hungry and tired after all that commotion." He talks softly. "You could at least let him come inside." >You mother sighs and lets you go. "You are right. Are you hungry Anon?" "Actually, yes. We did have breakfast, but that wasn't really all that much." >She smiles and starts walking with you following suit >Home sweet home >You are Octavia >Your parents were incredibly worried >Because geniuses at SHIELD told them Vinyl didn't make it >However they were equally ecstatic to see her alive and well >A lot of tears were shed and there was a lot of hugging >Vinyl pretented to be mute still and even twitched her eyes a little >You were honestly surprised how masterful those fake twitches were >After having a bite to eat, you decide to take a shower and then sleep for a long time >Yesterday night was tiring, both physically and emotionally >Now you just want to relax >Stepping into the bathroom, you take off your clothes and stand in front of the mirror >They patched you up nicely, but there is still a little bruising on your face where you were slapped >You are honestly surprised how normal it looks considering your cheekbone is broken, but they said sometimes it doesn't look broken at all >You apply a little pressure on it "Ow!" Removing our hand, you turn around and turn on the faucet in the shower >After waiting a little for water to warm up you step in and stand under the stream >You sigh at the feeling of relaxation as warm water makes its way down on your skin >Reaching for a bottle of shampoo, you pour some in your hand and start applying it to you hair >As you wash our hair, you hear the shower curtain open >You can't look at who it is and you panic for a second as the images of last night rush into our head before hearing Vinyl speak >"We are finally alone." She says with a sultry voice and piches your right nipple "V-Vinyl!?" You object despite the fire her touch lit in your stomach. "Our parents are home!" >Your heartbeat increases as she runs her hand down your wet body >"Then you we should be silent." Water finally washes away the shampoo and you can open your eyes >You see her coming in for a kiss and reciprocate for a while before gently pushing her away "Vinyl, please." You plead. "I'm exhausted." >"But you were all over me before at the SHIELD base, so I though..." She trails away and sighs. "Nevermind then." >You cup her cheek and lift her head to look her in the eyes "We can still take a shower together. You were in the morgue for some time." She returns the smile on your face >"I'll help you with your hair then." She pours some shampoo in her hand. "Turn around and close your eyes." >You do as she says and trust yourself in your girlfriend's capable hands >After the shower, she helps you dry your hair and you two put on your pajamas before laying down in your bed >While you two were looking in each other's eyes, she closes in and gives you a light kiss on the lips then surprises you with a slap on your ass >"Maybe next time Tavi." Hearing that nickname after so long brings back all sorts of memories from before the accident >"H-hey!" She sounds worried. "Why are you crying? Did I hurt you?" You shake your head "No, nothing like that." You smile with tears rolling down your face and into the pillow. "I'm just so happy!" >She sighs. "You silly girl, come here. You are wetting the pillow." >You giggle lightly and bury your head in her chest >As you both lay under the blanket, holding each other in your arms, you feel safe and loved >I love you, Tavi." For the first time, you actually hear those words from your girlfriend >Squeezing her harder, you reply "I love you too." >You are Lemon Zest >Right now you are waiting in front of Octavia and Vinyl's house >Sun has almost gone down and nothing's going on >You are bored, tired and hungry >Right now you feel really frustrated with Anon for not telling you more about your objective >Sure he was panicked because he was committing a murder, but still… >You groan as your stomach grumbles >You really don't want to steal from people, but you are getting there >It is then an SUV with a SHIELD logo on the side closes in and parks in front of the house >Now you are getting somewhere >An agent wearing a suit with a red tie gets off the vehicle and rings the bell >A woman with black hair opens the door, you assume she is Octavia's mother >"Good evening, ma'am." SHIELD agent greets her and pulls out a SHIELD ID card. "I am Agent Koenig. Are you one of Miss Vinyl Scratch's guardians." >"I'm her mother, yes." She replies coldly. "My name is Anastasia Melody. How can I help you?" >"I would like Miss Scratch to accompany us back to the SHIELD medical base." She looks uncomfortable with that proposition >"Why is that and who is 'us'?" Skepticism in her voice is clear >Agent looks back at the car and motions to someone you can't see >Another agent exits the car that looks just like the first one >As he comes closer the first agent introduces his friend >"This is Agent Koenig, my partner." >"Pleased to meet you." Koenig 2 says with a warm smile >"Likewise…" Anastasia's narrowed eyes betray her words >"As for the reason we need her to accompany us," Koenig 1 continues. "I'm afraid that's classified, but very important for public safety." >Anastasia opens her mouth to object, but Koenig 2 interrupts her rather rudely >"You should ask your daughters about this if you want to know more." Anastasia frowns >"Wait here." She says before closing the door >Agents look at each other and shrug before seemingly deciding to wait quietly >After about five minutes Vinyl comes out with Octavia and behind them is Anastasia >"We'll talk more about this once you come back." She says firmly >"Yes mom." Vinyl says with a dejected voice >You are not sure about what happened, but they must've been arguing >"This way please." Koenig 1 gestures Vinyl. "Will your girlfriend be coming with us as well?" >The air freezes over after those words >You can see the shock in the faces of all three women >"T-they are sisters!" Anastasia retorts with clear hesitation and emberassment in her voice >It seems that she knew something was going on with them, but she didn't want to acknowledge it >Koenig 2 smacks Koenig 1's head from behind >"I apologize for my partner's idiotic words." He says with an apologetic voice. "He just runs his mouth without thinking sometimes." >"Ah yes!" Koenig 1 slightly bows. "I'm really sorry for misunderstanding the situation." >"It's fine." Anastasia gives a nervous smile. "Now you take good care of my girls." She warns >"Have no worry, ma'am." Says Koenig 2 >"Absolutely." Says Koenig 1 >With that they move towards the SUV with girls following close behind >You rush ahead and take your seat at the back of the car >Octavia and Vinyl take their places in the back seat, on either side of you, while Koenigs take the front seats >Ride to the facility is silent and eventless apart from girls wanting to hold hands so now, unbeknownst to them, you have their hands on your lap >Sun has set by the time you reach your destination >Once you go inside, Koenigs escort you to a laboratory where many scientists work on different things >You immediately recognize one as Sombra Morbius and he comes to greet the girls as you walk in >"Oh I'm so glad you could make it." He sounds genuine enough. "I am sorry for having you brought here at this hour, but this is important." >He presents a bright blue serum in a small test tube >"What's that?" Vinyl asks >"You see I became a vampire because my DNA was fused with the DNA of a vampire bat." He explains. "When I attacked you, I passed on the bat DNA to you and you were infected with vampirism because of that." >He looks very excited about all this for someone who has to drink blood for the rest of his life >"But the thing is, the substance that fuses DNAs can be deactivated." He raises the serum higher. "With this." >"That's a cure?!" Octavia asks excitedly, but Morbius looks at her sadly and shakes her head >"I'm afraid this just prevents the vampirism from spreading through injuries." He adds. "And it is only temporary, she needs to have this injection once every four weeks." >Vinyl whacks the guy on the shoulder, almost causing him to drop the tube. "Don't be so sad Doc. I know you didn't mean for this to happen and this vampirism stuff healed my brain damage. Plus, if you can whip up a vaccine so fast, I'm sure you can find a cure in no time." >"I'll do my best." Sombra smiles. "Now lets get you vaccinated." >As he picks up a syringe and fills it with the bright blue liquid, you consider the possibility of this vaccine turning Vinyl into a pile of goo >"Don't worry, I've already tested this on myself." He says as if he's reassuring you while he folds up Vinyl's sleeve >He sticks the needle in her arm and injects the liquid. "All done, you can go home now." >At that moment gunshots begin to be heard from inside the building and alarms go off >Everybody looks at each other with nervous and questioning eyes as the Koenigs pull out their guns >You might've finally found the problem you were supposed to fix >You are Aryanne >You've been watching the SHIELD base alongside Tracey when some weird guy came by the entrance of te building >He was wearing a worn out leather gilet, a loose white shirt and some loose pants >He had a red bandanna and he's brandishing what looked like a cutlass >Those things don't really matter now, because he just cut down two SHIELD agents waiting outside the door while dodging incoming bullets with ease >Your plans have changed drastically >You were supposed to go in at midnight, when most of the personnel in the building was absent >This guy just barged in the front door >You don't know what he's doing here or who he is, but you cannot risk the possibility of him endangering your target "Tracey, change of plans!" You say as you exit the car and she follows up on your motion immediately >You two run towards the building as it goes into lockdown and barely make it inside before the shutters roll down >Once you are inside, you see agents sprawled on the floor and gunshots continue some distance away from you >Running ahead, you turn around a corner just as an agent falls to the floor, lifeless >The intruder is nowhere to be seen however >"ANNE!" Tracey suddenly pushed you to the side >Looking at her while you fall down, you see her left arm spinning in the air before flopping to the ground >"You saw me strike." You hear someone talk as you pick yourself up and see the intruder standing just meters away from you, blood dripping from his cutlass. "How?" >Tracey looks at her seperated arm on the floor before answering. "My eyes are artificial." >She pulls out her knife, but she is not smiling or even looking angry >She looks dead serious and extremely focused "Who are you?" Intruder looks at you with calculating eyes >"Me name's Amaro Rodríguez Felipe." He says. "Me pals call me Pip." >You are about to ask his purpose for coming here, but Tracey cuts you off >"Anne, you go ahead and extract the target, I'll keep him at bay." You nod and start running >Pip laughs >"'Tis true you can see me, but you can't catch up to me speed, lad." >You look back at him just to see him vanish from where he was standing >Suddenly, the whole room flips upside down and you hear Tracey scream >"NOOOO!" "What's happening?" You lips move but no sound come out >You fall to the ground and see a headless body dropping next to you >"You're next." >You wonder for a second why you can't breath before everything goes dark >You are Lemon Zest >After hearing the gunshots, you thought about going ahead and taking a look >But this is an armed conflict and just because they can't see you doesn't mean they won't shoot you >So you decided to stay behind Koenigs and help them if they need >It hasn't even been five minutes since the gunshots started, but there is already silence >Then you see someone come up the stairs >He has a tanned skin and dirty beard >What's more important though is that he's dyed in crimson with blood >He swings his cutlass to get rid of some of he blood on it before he starts walking toward where you are >There is a problem >A huge problem >This guy has no electrical signals moving inside him >It's like he doesn't have a nervous system >Koenigs start shooting, but he just deflects the bullets with his blade >"C'mon lads, ye can do better than that!" He taunt as the Koenigs keep shooting. "Or maybe ye can't..." >He vanished from your sight only to appear just before you as the Koenigs fall to the floor, headless >"What are ye doin' here, lass?" He looks straight at you >You are frozen in fear as his bloodthirsty eyes capture every inch of you >"Who are you talking to you creep?!" You both turn to Vinyl as she shouts and snarls, showing off her long canines >"I be here lookin' fer a vampire." He grins, showing his similar teeth. "'n it looks like I found her." >As he ignores you and starts walking toward her, you grab his arm to stop him >Big mistake >"Fuck off!" He just nonchalantly swings his cutlass and chops you in half >As you watch him continue walking like a wolf circling its prey, everything goes dark >You wake up in your bed >You need to find a way to stop that psycopath >You are Lemon Zest >You tried to stop Octavia and Vinyl from reaching the S.H.I.E.L.D base >That didn't matter though, because the guy that attacks the base end up coming after them anyway >So you decided to track the guy that attacked the S.H.I.E.L.D base >He spotted you every time and needless to say, it didn't end well >Decapitated >Cut in half >Cut in half, vertically >Chest crushed >Head crushed >Skewered >Heart plucked out >Exsanguinated >Smashed against a wall >Neck broken >Knocked around like a ragdoll >Decapitated again >There were even times you aren't sure what happened >However, the advantage of temporal resurrection, you slowly backtracked him to a building >Tremore Tower >You did try to get in, but you were unsuccessful >More dying >Honestly, if your powers didn't allow you to cut the pain signals to your brain, you doubt you'd be able to keep dying like this >In any case, you have a problem >This guy and some of the people inside the building are immune to your powers, not to mention they are super fast and strong >You assume they are vampires as well >They must be somehow different from Vinyl and Sombra however, because your powers work on those two >Regardless, you need help from someone >And you know just the person >You are Fury >You have found your missing agent and allowed the witnesses to go home >However, there is still the Hydra problem >You have little doubt they will try to come after Dr. Morbius again >You should have him transferred to a secret site as soon as possible >"Director Fury." A digital voice inside your head disrupts your thoughts "Who is this? Where are you?" You jump to your feet >"There is no need to fear. I am a friend." You are not satisfied with that answer "Then why are you hiding?" A few seconds pass before someone materializes in the middle of the room >It is over two meters high, wearing a metallic armor complete with a helmet that hides its face >Though its voice and electrical glow coming from its eyes under the helmet makes you wonder if that is an armor or just the creature itself >You pick up your radio to call in for reinforcements >"I'd rather not have you do that." >The radio is just gone from your hands >You reach for your weapon, but its not there anymore >You try to move, but your feet refuse to leave the ground >"You are making this harder than it need to be." >Trying to call for help results in you just exhaling all the air in your lungs >"I am here to warn you." >You are left with no choice but to listen to this creature >"In about an hour this base will be attacked and destroyed by an enhanced individual." It continues. "Unless you strike them preemptively." "Why don't you do it yourself?" You question. "You seem plenty powerful." >"My powers don't work on him." You try to speak, but it cuts you off. "Tremore Tower, that's where he is and there are more like him in there. So be prapared." "How do you know all this?" You are hoping you aren't dealing with a nigh-omnipotent being here >"Because it happened many times before." It answers plainly. "I'd just advise you to bring down the whole building, maybe with an air strike, but I know you will refuse." "What do you mean it happened before?" >Your question is unheard as the creature just disappears >Is this being capable of traveling between timelines? Maybe rewinding time? >Does that mean it tried to prevent this from happening and failed? Or was it you who failed to act? >Maybe you acted, but failed to destroy the threat >"Oh, I almost forgot." Mechanical being just reappears out of nowhere. "Use fire, lots of fire. They hate fire." >It is gone once again before you can say anything >An hour after that thing came to warn you, you have mobilized a taskforce to clear out Tremore Tower >Though you'd like to have more information, you have no way of contacting the entity that spoke to you >However you know one thing, you cannot fail when the lives of people in an entire base depends on it >That's why you have taken extended measures >You've had the building surrounded by eight heat shield generators >They are set up to form two squares that intersect to become an eight point star that keeps potential attackers from reaching the generators >A twelve men team, seven of which equipped with flamethrowers, is cleared to go in >Other five are equipped with shields and pistols >You have more men with flamethrowers positioned around the building >Snipers are positioned in the surrounding buildings >Two helicopters are circling around the tower >You even have an airstrike on call if it comes to that >All press access to the area has been suspended and all civilians within two blocks have been evacuated >An out of shape security guard turned himself in when you called for hostiles' to surrender >He informed you that there are many guard inside that refused to join him >You give the order to move in a few minutes after sunset and soldiers rush toward the entrance as the heat shields activate behind them >You can hear gunshots come from inside and some sniper fire echoes through the streets >Helicopters circling the tower also unleash their machine guns on targets unseen to you >It is then you see someone jump out the building onto a helicopter >The helicopter comes crashing down into the building and you see someone climb out from the wreckage >In an insane feat of finesse and fortitude, the figure jumps up and straight through the second helicopter like a harpoon >You were hoping it would be exposed as it falls down, but you see it suspended in the air, flapping bat-like wings >It flies back into the building and you see it grab someone before starting to fly away from the building "Prioratize airborne target! I repeat, prioratize airborne target!" You speak into the radio in your hand >You see them get shot a few times, but the flying creature disappears into the darkness >Your attention is drawn towards the building as you hear a violent explosion >The building tilts before starting to collapse "Retreat! Fall back!" You give the order >Unfortunately, there is no time for the taskforce inside to get away >There were four people in each helicopter >You lost at least twenty agents today, you can only hope their lives weren't lost in vain