[URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80tX5MLX8QY][COLOR=ROYALBLUE][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]C H A R L E S   M I C H A E L S:   [/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][INDENT][sup][color=silver]Monday, April 10, 2017 - 10:04 PM | [i]Faulkner Estate - Lilith[/i][/color][/sup][/INDENT][/URL]
[INDENT][INDENT][COLOR=ROYALBLUE][b]“He did, what?”[/b][/COLOR] The rage filled roar of Charles Michaels filled the room as he sat up from the four poster bed to face Destiny’s projection as she awoke him from his slumber.

[COLOR=SPRINGGREEN][b]“Infiltrated the Beacon and took one of your old suits.”[/b][/COLOR]

[COLOR=ROYALBLUE][b]“Remotely shut him down then.”[/b][/COLOR] Charles replied, coughing as he reached for a glass of water beside his bed. Taking a swig, he pulled the drawer out before reaching instead as he removed several pills. Crushing them between his teeth, Charles took another swig of water as he awaited Destiny’s reply.

[COLOR=SPRINGGREEN][b]“He took the Mark One, there’s nothing I can do remotely except observe.”[/b][/COLOR]

Charles raised an inquisitive eyebrow as he asked for clarification. [COLOR=ROYALBLUE][b]“What do you mean, observe? The Mark One doesn’t have a heads up display.”[/b][/COLOR]

[COLOR=SPRINGGREEN][b]“He took the Mark Three Prototype Cowl, not the Mark One’s bandanna.”[/b][/COLOR] Destiny stated as Charles stood up from the bed. Removing his pajamas, the man’s aged but toned body didn’t phase the hologram as he quickly dressed himself, covering the old scars and closed wounds from numerous hard nights on the streets of Crescent City.

[COLOR=SPRINGGREEN][b]“Where are you going Charles?”[/b][/COLOR] Destiny asked, her holographic form moving to block the olderman, only for him to walk through the projection as he began speaking.

[COLOR=ROYALBLUE][b]“Have Serenity prepare a car. If we can watch, then we can communicate and I want to see what the boy has to offer.”[/b][/COLOR]

[COLOR=SPRINGGREEN][b]“But sir your…”[/b][/COLOR]

[COLOR=ROYALBLUE][b]“Doesn’t matter Destiny. The boy has something to prove and he’s more determined than I thought. If he wants the Mavericks’ help, let him prove it.”[/b][/COLOR] Charles pressed a button on the nearby wooden column as an elevator to the garage opened. [COLOR=ROYALBLUE][b]“He’s far more resourceful than I originally credited him for. To not only remember the pass-code but also bypass the DNA scanner is impressive. Let alone having the guts to steal from the Mavericks, the kid might be exactly what I’ve been looking for.”[/b][/COLOR]

[COLOR=ORANGE][b]“Sir which car were you thinking?”[/b][/COLOR] Serenity’s voice interrupted as the elevator came to a halt. 

[COLOR=ROYALBLUE][b]“The Predator.”[/b][/COLOR] Charles stated flatly as there was a pause in the AI’s response.

[COLOR=ORANGE][b]“Very well then Sir.”[/b][/COLOR] Serenity replied as the floor of the garage rose up to reveal a heavily modified car that had been stored out of sight. The car’s appearance was incredible unique, only the most subtle of details were left of its original model. A dark blue and black colour scheme coated it while a single red badge at the base of the hood, a brazen and stylized ‘IA’. 

[COLOR=ORANGE][b]“Will we be taking the highway Sir?”[/b][/COLOR]

[COLOR=ROYALBLUE][b]“Not exactly subtle, Serenity.”[/b][/COLOR] Charlies replied as the roof slid back with a hiss, while the Lambo-styled doors swung forward and up. [COLOR=ROYALBLUE][b]“We’re take the underway.”[/b][/COLOR] Charles stated referring to the network of tunnels beneath the city, relics of mines and long forgotten railcar passages. Tunnels that he had converted for the Mavericks to safely and stealthily traverse the city. 

[COLOR=ORANGE][b]“Very well then Sir.”[/b][/COLOR] 

[COLOR=ROYALBLUE][b]“Atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed.”[/b][/COLOR] Charles muttered, as he felt the car’s engine engage before it was lowered below ground once again into the darkness. Suddenly the tunnel before the vehicle was illuminated as the car shot forward. 

A flood of emotions and memories washed over Charles as he looked towards the empty passenger seat. It was a cold reminder that he was the last Mavericks.

But perhaps, that wouldn’t be for long.[/INDENT][/INDENT]
[URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmYyPcEQKU4][COLOR=DARKCYAN][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]J O S E P H   T H O R E A U:   [COLOR=DARKORANGE][i]T H I S   I S   W A R[/i][/COLOR][/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][INDENT][sup][color=silver]Monday, April 10, 2017 - 06:48 PM | [i]Apartment 204, La Maison Noir - Milk Street, Pointe Bordeaux[/i][/color][/sup][/INDENT][/URL]
[INDENT][INDENT]There had been gunshots reported outside the Circus Maximus. No doubt connected to Veronica, the Maximus was owned by her father and it would stand to reason they he viewed the casino as a safe place.

Except no where in this damned city was safe.

Nature itself had turned on the city, and Joseph was feeling the full force of it as the motorcycle raced through the streets. Rain drops felt like bullets and despite the suits armored weaving, it didn’t stop Joseph from still feeling the impact against his chest and arms. 

[COLOR=DARKCYAN][b]“Rommie, are you able to update me on the shooting behind the Maximus?”[/b][/COLOR] Joseph asked, speaking into the cowl before it was responded.

[COLOR=DARKORCHID][b]“Due to the Blackout in the area, information is scarce. I have a few Tweets, several Facebook statuses and one YouTube video. A vehicle departed the scene in a hurry. Black sedan, similar vehicle was just tagged near La Petit Mort.”[/b][/COLOR]

[COLOR=DARKCYAN][b]“I can be there in two.”[/b][/COLOR] Joseph replied as he veered the motorcycle into an alleyway, dodging a stray cat and several downed trashcans, Joseph emerged from the alleyway in time to see a man downed by another. The man who hit the asphalt was well dressed, obviously De Vitis, the man who attacked him however was a hoodrat. As the hoodie garbed man pulled a gun on the other, Joseph slammed the brakes on the motorcycle, launching over the handlebars into the air.

[indent][b][I]BLAM[/I][/b][/indent]
The gun had already fired as Joseph tackled the shooter to the ground.

[COLOR=DARKORCHID][b]“Electrifying right glove, user identified as right handed.”[/b][/COLOR] Andromeda’s voice echoed through the cowl as Joseph felt the knuckles across his left gauntlet vibrate slightly. [COLOR=DARKORCHID][b]“Swing now, Joseph.”[/b][/COLOR] The A.I. ordered as Joseph complied bringing a tazer laden fist in Jacob’s face. Veronica’s screams took Joseph’s attention next as he looked up to see the girl being dragged towards the backseat of the black sedan. 

[COLOR=DARKORCHID][b]“Shurikens, front pocket, second from the left.”[/b][/COLOR] Andromeda sat as the heads up display identified the probable targets. Fumbling for the pocket, Joseph reached inside as the dart shaped throwing weapons slipped easily between his fingers. 

[COLOR=DARKORCHID][b]“Space your fingers evenly, swing with left, chest height in a level arc.”[/b][/COLOR] The A.I. stated, walking Joseph through the attack. Doing as Andromeda had instructed, Joseph followed through with the strike, the darts flying through the air although only one hit its mark. It wasn’t much, but it was enough to free Veronica as the girl turned and ran back towards the brothel.

[COLOR=DARKCYAN][b]“I’m more of a punching type of guy.”[/b][/COLOR] Joseph muttered only for a fist to meet the center of his chest. The impact winded the would-be vigilante as he stumbled backwards, his balanced comprised as two feet came up and knocked him flat on his back.

[COLOR=SILVER][b]“Then you’ll love what happens next.”[/b][/COLOR] The voice belonged to the shooter who had recovered from the electrified shock, a slight burn now maring his cut visage. Lunging forward, he pushed Joseph down, swinging wildly as he tried to break through the mask.

[COLOR=DARKCYAN][b]“Rommie!”[/b][/COLOR] Joseph cried out. He tried to struggle against the assailant but failed to remove the man. [COLOR=DARKCYAN][b]“Rommie! Advice would be great about now! Anytime now really.”[/b][/COLOR]

[COLOR=ROYALBLUE][b]“Tap your middle fingers to your gloves, both hands, simultaneously.”[/b][/COLOR] The voice of an older man filled the cowl as Joseph quickly recognized the voice of Charles Michaels. Not questioning the man’s orders, Joseph quickly complied as the suit created an electrical charge that ejected Jacob from atop his chest. The sudden electrical discharge throwing Jacob into the air.

[COLOR=ROYALBLUE][b]“We’ll talk later about how you stole the suit. For now, let’s ensure the girl survives the night.”[/b][/COLOR]

Nodding before realizing that Charles couldn’t see his head move, Joseph opened his mouth to acknowledge the orders.

[COLOR=ROYALBLUE][b]“I saw your vision shift as you nodded, no need to talk.”[/b][/COLOR]

[COLOR=DARKCYAN][b]“Then let’s do this.”[/b][/COLOR] Joseph said raising his fists.[/INDENT][/INDENT]