ROLEPLAY HQ - reluctant-alliance

When the world ended, it was due to another senseless war. Only this time, things had changed. With how fast technology grew, and could be built, it was only a matter of time before the world ended. People didn’t know it would be like this however. Near the end of the war, powers started to show up. It came out of no where, and there was no explanation. While it started with just a few. It soon grew into a mass event. The world destroyed itself in that war. And the American government was in shambles. Districts were made with large cities at the center of it. And with each district came the league. The government claimed that the league was there to protect and look after those districts. Anyone with powers reported to them, and if you joined the league. You were regarded as a hero, a protector of peace fighting against people who would seek to harm while the world was rebuilding. Of course not everyone believes that. Silas watched the people go by, waiting silent for something, anything. Granvia City was one of the largest cities for a district like this, the most rebuilt. And currently there was a downpour of rain, the weather turning from calm to a storm in a snap. He had found shelter in a small awning of a shop that was closed, his gray eyes flicking to the sky. “Doesn’t seem like it’ll stop soon.” He mumbled to himself. Rubbing his eyes with one hand. “And if she isn’t going to be here soon I’m not waiting.” Silas looked around before putting his hands together near his face. He felt the warmth as flames sparked in his gloved hands. For a moment he let it roll off of him. The warmth, the sound of rain hitting against the awning. Feeling just a moment of calm. Then, the screaming sounded. Shaking him out of it. Was it another attack? There had been a recent uptick in villains and the league fighting. “Dont get involved Silas..” He muttered softly to himself. “It’ll do you no good. Don’t..” And yet, he found himself running towards it.

7:33 AM

@Hacky Slashy

Marcus sat in the Bear town bar, downing a shot of bourbon when the fighting broke out. A member of the League was hunting an electrokinetic super. "Stop evading Justice!" The armored League member tackled the superhuman into the bar, barreling into anyone unfortunate enough to be in the way. The League member wore black and red spiked armor, with the helmet designed like a Jacko lantern. The super jabbed two fingers into the exposed flesh in his damaged armor. "That tickles!" Was the only response he got as he picked up his prey and tossed him against Marcus. To his amazement, the super just bounced off the man, who only gave out an annoyed sigh. He wore a Trench coat and picked up a sledgehammer, causing it to emit a red glow. "Ooh! A new contender! This is gonna be fun!" @Sad Boi Micha

Everyone had scattered. Ignoring the yells of the bartender who was trying to get the fighting to be outside of the bar. But you could barely hear anything from crackle of lightning in the air as the elecrokinetic was clearly scared. Desperate to not be taken by the league. Because there was an uncertainty to those who were taken. And that was the scene Silas had came along. Barely side stepping as lightning branched out in all directions. His hair standing on end from it. He stared at the League member. Trying to figure out if he knew them, but his mind turned out blank. But they recognized the electro super. Who was backing away staring at the two ready to run at a moments notice. @Hacky Slashy

Jackolantern drew out two sickles attached to chains and caused them to catch fire. It appears this league member is a pyrokinetic. "This is gonna be fun!" Jackolantern swung the sickle, wrapping it around the hammer and tried to pull it away, but he may as well have been trying to pull a tree by it's root. The stranger then pulled the league member towards him, giving an uppercut that sent him crashing into a pool table. "Goddamn it." The stranger said under his breath. The league member jumped to his feet and charged at the stranger. This time he was able to sink a sickle into his shoulder, but this only caused him to get angry. He swung his hammer into the side of Jackolantern. He howled in agony as the stranger reared the hammer back for another blow. This time the blow was blocked by another sickle, however it was shattered upon impact, knocking him into the restroom. @Sad Boi Micha

“Silas! Thank god you—” the electrokinetic super had bumped into Silas, would’ve given him a shock if he didn’t recognize the red headed man. Silas frowned looking down at the short super. Before watching as Jackolantern was knocked back. “Christ. You have a knack into getting in trouble Ricky.” The man muttered under his breath as he stepped into the bar. “What— But I didn’t start it!” The super, Ricky, tried to protest. There was a small fire on the pool table where the sickle had touched the wood. And running his hands over it the flame seemed to disappear as he turned his eyes to Marcus. He sorta pointed his thumb to the restroom where the league hero was thrown into. “Hes not going to stay down for long. Not unless you can get him to use his powers more causing his levels to drop lower.” Silas knew how pyro supers worked. Knew their weakness throughly being one himself. “So unless you want to keep damaging the bar. I suggest you can follow me. Or scatter.” @Hacky Slashy

Marcus' wound began to heal, but he would begin overheating himself and blow half the neighborhood to smithereens. "All right. Let's go." Marcus followed Silas out the bar as Jackolantern got up, flames covering his entire body. "YOU OWE ME A NEW SICKLE! PRICK!!!!" He yelled as he got up and chased the two supers. He shot a massive fireball at Marcus and Silas. Marcus pushed Silas out of the way, taking the brunt of the attack. He was engulfed in flames as Jackolantern cackled maniacally. "HAHAHAHAHA!!!! NICE AND TOA-" He didn't get to finish the reply as the sledgehammer flew right at him, shattering his helmet and nose, revealing a young blonde man with dirty blonde hair and pale skin. He was knocked flat on his back as Marcus jumped on to the air, stomping down on his gut, pinning him down and delivered a series of punches to his face. @Sad Boi Micha

Silas watched. Watched the punches, watched as Jackolantern was being beaten up. Didnt stop him, not until the flames had died out, not until the man was completely unconscious. Ricky, the electro super with dark skin, hair in locs, was shaking Silas. Begging him to just go. Silas shrugged Ricky off however, putting a hand on Marcus’s arm. Stopping him with a frown. “That’s enough.” He finally spoke, looking from Marcus, to the battered young man. “If you kill him the league will not be merciful. Let’s just go.” With that, Silas turned away keeping his hood up before walking through the streets, not bothering to look back to see if the two follow. Ricky stepped back, glancing from Marcus to the tattered league hero before making a motion for Marcus to follow. Then he to turned to follow Silas. Through the streets, broken alleyways, and finally a tunnel that lead to one of the old transport systems that was shut down long after the war. A spark of flame in Silas’s hand to guide the way until they came to the other side, a part of the city that was still under construction. What looked to be an abandoned apartment building being their main destination. @Hacky Slashy

"Maybe I should." Marcus then looked down as the League member spat out teeth. He delivered one more punch and gut kick. He then casually strode to his hammer and picked it up. It was cracked, but still emmited a glow until Marcus cooled down. Marcus then followed Silas and Ricky. This part of the city was still an decrepit skeleton that even the Granvia Armed Garrison wouldn't dare venture, except the league whenever a super ends up in their crosshairs. Marcus then came upon the abandoned apartment building alongside Silas and Ricky. He even saw a tattered and badly aged wanted poster with a very familiar, younge Marcus. Wanted Dead or Alive Titan He crumpled it up and then followed the two into the building. @Sad Boi Micha

The two were silent. Leading Marcus deeper into the decrepit building. Until coming to a large room. It looked like a normal apartment, if one could ignore the broken windows, cracks in the wall, and scotch marks. Silas sitting on the couch rubbing the bridge of his nose as he let out a sigh. His eyes glanced up at Marcus. “Name’s Silas. And you are?” His voice was tired. Rough. Ricky sat down in the floor picking at the rug beneath him. @Hacky Slashy

MC: "Marcus Conrad. I'll be out of your hair at sunrise. Thanks for shelter for tonight though." Marcus then dug into his jacket and took out a crushed can of baked beans. 'Asshole ruined my dinner.' He then tosses it in a turned over trash bin, albeit dented and no bag. --- "MOVE ALONG! RETURN TO YOUR HOMES!!!" The black and white colored troops of the Granvia City Civil Defense force attempted to disperse the crowd as medics began treating Jackolantern. Five figures in black armor, led by a taller man in combat armor and a cape that had the old American flag prior to the great war and the recent Unification wars. Colonel Patriot felt enraged seeing his brother in this shape. He and Steven were all each other had when their father died in combat and mom soon turned to drugs in her grief. When their powers manifested, they joined the league and loved like kings ever since. "Whoever the fuck did this, I want their fucking scalp. Put the word out: five hundred grand for him dead. A million alive so I can personally teach him manners. Now ladies: get moving!" "Yes sir!" The four other league members said before he dismissed them." @Sad Boi Micha (edited)

Everyone who had been watching quickly moved away. They knew trouble that would come if they stayed. And while Jackolanter wasn’t dead, he would need intense medical treatment. The league started to spread out. Working on tracking down the ones who did this. ——— The sun had barely streamed light into the small room. But the occupants were up already, and one was not happy. Many people had came in and out of the complex through the night. Hushed whispers of what was happening with the league. Silas at the door of it all listening. Talking to the people, everyone he knew, everyone he worked with, but he was looking for one person. Until word got back to him about what he was waiting for. And now he was angry. “What the hell Ricky?!” Silas growled out as he had the electro super by the collar, having pulled him back into the small apartment. “What do you mean that she had been taken into custody?!” Ricky had flinched. Holding his hands up in defense. “Silas man! I thought you already knew!” Silas scowled before dropping the man stepping back. He could feel his heart pounding, and the vessels in his body burning. But he took a deep breath and let it out. “God dammit.” He all but snarled. @Hacky Slashy

Marcus tossed and turned the entire night. He remembered his powers emerging when the war broke out and America laid siege to China while Europe was tearing each other apart. His unit was pinned down, surrounded by enemy troops with no hope of relief. When all seemed lost, Marcus entered a Berserk like state and laid waste to the hundreds of soldiers. He was then recruited by the league. He then flashed back to some of their missions. "There's no evidence they're harboring terrorists!!" "Who gives a damn!!! These people need to be made an example out of!" Marcus then found himself waking up, overhearing the two supers arguing. "What's going on? Who's in custody?" Marcus said as he rubbed his neck. It's been far too long since he had been in a proper bed. @Sad Boi Micha

Silas glanced at Marcus as Ricky had retreated back slightly. Going to speak but shut his mouth seeing Silas glare at him. Silas took a deep breath letting it out before sighing. “Veronica Fray, a friend and colleague of mine.” Silas tapped his fingers against his arms as he talked. “We were suppose to meet yesterday, but..” But he had gotten caught up in the fight yesterday, not like it wouldn’t have mattered. As per Ricky, she had been seen taken from her small apartment complex a few days ago, and no one heard from her since. “I honestly thought you knew Silas.” Ricky spoke carefully. “I mean, we knew it was a possibility that this could happen. Especially when it comes to the league.” @Hacky Slashy

"But then that mess with Jackolantern happened. Well, if the League has her, she's as good as dead or brainwashed. As far as the League is concerned, you're either with then or they'll deny the enemy an asset." Marcus was all too familiar with how the League handles both unregistered supers and problematic people. Activists, journalists or any rogue supers that could threaten the ruling class of Granvia. @Sad Boi Micha

Silas took a few deep breaths in and out. He felt the air in his lungs, he felt his anger start to give way. Silas closed his eyes, trying not to think of what would happen to Veronica. “No they wouldn’t kill her. Not yet.” He mumbled, running his fingers through his red hair opening his eyes, a glint to them. A glint that Ricky, seemed to know, and disliked. “No. No Silas we aren’t going back to get her.” “We’ve been planning on trying a take down of the league.” Silas snapped slightly. “And we can’t just let one of our own just disappear.” Ricky just shook his head, knowing that Silas would not take no as an answer. Then again, he couldn’t deny the man, Silas seemed to be in charge here. @Hacky Slashy

"Oh what the Hell? Nobody lives forever. So what exactly is the grand plan other than rushing in and take her while avoiding the League?" Marcus said as he picked up his hammer. He knew there's little chance they would succeed, but better to try and fail than do nothing. @Sad Boi Micha

@Sad Boi Micha

“Well, we need to locate where they could be keeping them.” Silas spoke, leaning against the wall. Ricky, who seemed a little more relaxed, spoke next. “I know someone who can give us the codes to get in their files.” “Who?” Silas asked carefully, raising an eyebrow. “That doesn’t matter,” he was quick to avoid the question, looking away. “Either way I know to get the information we want we need to go to the station and access the terminal. It’ll have all the files we would need.” Silas hummed in agreement, his eyes boring into Ricky. For the trouble he caused Silas, the pyro couldn’t hold it against him. He knew what it took to survive, to keep your head low. It was just frustrating. @Hacky Slashy

"Who's your source? I saved you from that lunatic, so the least you could do is not hide things from us that might dick us over." Marcus had his fair share of close calls because somebody didn't disclose every single detail. He almost contemplated getting the information another way, but quickly quashed that notion. He wasn't with that glorified death squad anymore. And Ricky certainly didn't deserve an interrogation. @Sad Boi Micha

After a few minutes of tense silence, Ricky finally broke. “Her name is Mia Orlenda. We use to..” He paused slightly as though trying to choose his words carefully. “Work together, and she has connections on the inside.” Silas raised an eyebrow at this, casting him a glance. He knew Ricky had connections, much like everyone else who come and go here, but that name was new and someone he clearly hadn’t talked about before. But the last name caused a bit of worry. “An Orlenda? Weren’t they one of the people who started the league?” Silas questioned, his voice having an edge to it. “How the hell did you two meet. And how do you know she is safe.” “She is a close friend of mine, and someone who also hates the league.” Ricky explained, grabbing a piece of paper and a pen writing down the address. “And is more of a recluse, if you tell her that I sent you she will be willing to help.” Silas gave a sigh, but nodded taking rhetorical paper glancing at it. “Well, despite the trouble you cause, you don’t steer me wrong.” He then turned to Marcus. Silent for just a moment to see if he had any objections. “We better get moving now. Get a head start to it.” @Hacky Slashy

"A fucking Orlenda!? Really? How long until the league is knocking at our door and detaining us? And that's if they're feeling generous." Marcus knew that Ricky was hiding something, but he didn't imagine being involved with an Orlenda. Once Silas affirmed his trust in Ricky, Marcus shrugged his shoulders. "Well, if we're gonna live or die, I'd rather we just get it over with." Marcus picked up his hammer and joined Silas. @Sad Boi Micha

“Good luck out there.” Ricky mumbled stepping to the side looking down. Silas lead Marcus away from the rundown complex glancing at the address. “It’ll take us to the other side of the city but, at least it’s on the outer city.” He glanced at Marcus, checking on him as he pulled up the hood of his jacket. He’s been in that neighborhood before, knew a way to get there without being seen. But still, it felt like as everything started to be revealed, the more things seemed wrong. Silas was use to keeping his cards to his chest, but the hand that was given, seemed to be a load of bullshit. He was just waiting for the other shoe to drop. “Cant believe Ricky kept that from me.” Silas mumbled, shaking his head. @Hacky Slashy

Marcus followed Silas to their rendezvous. "For what it's worth, if it was an ambush Ricky would've said someone else instead of outright saying it was an Orlenda. If anything, either we fight our way out or die....assuming the League is in a generous mood." @Sad Boi Micha

He knew Marcus was right, and Ricky wasn’t the type to do that for what it was worth. Silas knew that man had secrets, just like he had his. “When is the League ever generous?” Silas sighed. Knowing full well what he was going up against. Yet, he didn’t say anything else as they both came to the area. Stepping into the outer city, it wasn’t as worn down, wasn’t abandoned, like the area Silas had set up base in. Silas continued walking, until getting to a small two story building. The first floor seemed to be a store front, one that hadn’t been opened in a while, and upstairs lead to a metal platform, a door leading inside the second floor, a intercom beside it. Silas spared one more glance at Marcus before heading up the steps, and knocking at the door. There was silence, as the two waited, Silas tapping his fingers against his sides. After a few minutes, he knocked again, a bit harder. Loud static filled the intercom system as it came to life. “Whatever it is you want, I don’t have it.” A quiet female voice came through, but there was an edge to the voice as she spoke. @Hacky Slashy

"A lifetime ago. When we-they actually did some good." Marcus continued walking with Silas until they reached their destination. When the intercom system went off, Marcus tensed up in case they did indeed walk into an ambush. Once 30 more seconds passed and a death squad didn't come down on them, Marcus was somewhat satisfied. "Look, we're not looking for trouble, just some information. We'll be on our way afterwards." @Sad Boi Micha

“Everyone is looking for something. And as I’ve stated. I don’t have it, now go away.” The voice spoke again, the system was about to be cut off when Silas spoke up. “Mia please, we need help.” He spoke quickly. “Ricky sent us, told us you could help us.” He quickly added. Hoping that it would be enough. The intercom shut off, and Silas at first thought that maybe they had lost their chance, but then the clicks of locks were heard as a young woman now stood in the slightly opened doorway. Mia stared at the two, studying them. She was in her early twenties, maybe a year younger than Silas and Ricky. Her hair cut short wearing a simple black tee and jeans. “Friends of Ricky?” She asked once again. Looking to Silas who just nodded in response. After a moment she sighed fully opening the door. “Come on in. Quickly now.” @Hacky Slashy

"Me too, or would you prefer I wait outside?" Marcus said as he walked in regardless, still keeping an eye out for any of the League. "For what it's worth I did pull Ricky out of the fire." Marcus recapped about Jackolantern trying to take Ricky. "I might have slightly upset the League with that interruption." @Sad Boi Micha

She was just silent watching them come in before shutting the door locking it again, Mia didn’t seem surprised by the news that Ricky almost got taken by the league. She instead just sighed as she crossed the room sitting at a desk. “That sounds just like Ricky.” The apartment was a small studio with blue walls, and painted artwork decorating it. In a corner was a small bed, a desk beside it, a tv on the dresser, and a small kitchenette. There was a small ottoman set in the middle of the room by a coffee table, which she indicated to for the two to sit. Silas looked around before sitting down, the apartment was well lived in, clutter of little things everywhere. But none of importance. “We’ve all upset the league and—” Silas cut himself off as Mia shook her head slightly. “And you need my help finding something or someone yes?” She crossed her arms, her fingers tapping slightly. “Ricky usually comes to me when he needs something like that. But I need to know that my name won’t be mentioned anywhere if you two happen to get caught.” @Hacky Slashy

Marcus was impressed by the inside of her home. But then again the Orlendas are better off than most. He sat down on the coffee table and listened as Silas and Mia talked. "Yes. Ricky said you could help. Veronica Fray was picked up by the league. We need to extract her before they're through with her. You won't be mentioned." @Sad Boi Micha

“Veronica Fray..” Mia mumbled thinking. Eyebrows furrowed as she turned back to her desk reaching for the black laptop that sat in the middle. “If she was caught yesterday, then she is more than likely still going through processing.” “And yet, how long will that last?” Silas asked carefully. Watching as she booted up the device. Starting to tap away. Mia shrugged not really answering. Already getting lost in her work. She’s done this hundreds of times before, knew how to keep a low radar. “Maybe a day tops? Depends on the security risk, and why she was picked up.” She hummed slightly. @Hacky Slashy

"So we'll need to act fast. Preferably in and out before they realize what happened. And after we get her out? What's next?" Marcus said, wanting to know how they plan on taking down the league. @Sad Boi Micha

“I have some information that the league has been trying to scrub for a while now,” Silas started to speak, leaning forward. “After we get Veronica, we can go straight for their throat.” Mia tapped her fingers against the laptop slightly, allowing a spare glance to the two. “You’re planning on dismantling it from the inside huh.” It was a statement rather than a question. Silas just gave a knowing nod. “We managed to have everything set. Veronica was suppose to have the last piece, but..” He let his words trail. Mia just hummed in acknowledgment before pressing a button. There, all the information on the leagues facilities popped up. Mumbling something she started to go through the mess of drawers before pulling what seemed to be two keycards and popping them into a small device. “These will get you through any doors you need.” Mia swivel her seat to face them fully now. Having to wait on the machine to finish. “It looks like Veronica will be placed in the middle of the facility. Medium security risk, not a threat enough to warrant immediate action, but can’t be simply released.” @Hacky Slashy

"People had tried for years to take the league down. Anyone that so much as hints at going against them are swiftly dealt with before any type of organized resistance could form. What do you have this time?" Marcus asked Silas as Mia gave the details of the facility. He then took the Keycards and handed one to Silas. "So we go in, snatch her and then leave before anyone notices. Or we could stir some chaos in the city to distract them." @Sad Boi Micha

Silas was silent, not answering the question. Marcus was right to ask that question, and while he could give many different answers, yet knew it would sound the same as others who had tried. “I can arrange a distraction to keep the league occupied while we go in.” Silas spoke taking the keycard from Marcus. “The sooner we do this, the better.” He got up, heading for the door. Mia watched the two silently, shuffling around and back in place. “Good luck out there.” She spoke quietly as Silas went out the door. @Hacky Slashy

Marcus nodded and then followed Silas out the door. "So what's the plan? You set off explosives, distracting the league and the Granvias civil defense force while I go in and snatch Veronica, we meet up and hopefully slip away without noticing?" @Sad Boi Micha

“Pretty much, once we get inside I’ll split off to distract and destroy as much as possible.” Silas shrugged. His voice was low, as people had started about their day. “Once you two make it out, then I’ll follow behind.” A simple plan, hard to execute with the league. The walk towards the center keeping those they captured was a long one, Silas choosing to go through more secluded areas took most of the time. But soon the tall building came into view. “They should be doing a shift change right about now.” He softly said, back pressed against a brick building. The alleyway provided cover they needed to watch everything going on. “We can slip inside through the back door. It should take us to where we can split up.” @Hacky Slashy

Marcus simply nodded and followed Silas. He began wondering why is he even bothering to help. Better and stronger people tried to stand up to the league only to be executed, and in a public manner no less. But supposedly this Veronica and Silas have an edge this time. 'Well, if I'm finally going to bite it or live another day, we'll do this.' Marcus thought to himself as they reached the split up point. "Best of luck. I'll see you on the other side.....or not." @Sad Boi Micha