[center][img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/290977655627448341/468538457770295308/coollogo_com-138851225.png[/img][/center] [center]And[/center] [center][img]https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/intermediary/f/fdd0c221-de29-45d1-b06d-e438dd489be5/dc46hd8-7496f68a-5705-4283-ac2c-2dce322c0fb9.png/v1/fill/w_400,h_212,strp/hound_dog_banner_by_vatrou_dc46hd8-fullview.png[/img][/center] [center]in[/center] [center]Twisted Memories[/center] [center]Previously part 1 [url]https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/4828948[/url][/center] [center]Previously Part 2 [url]https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/4838815[/url] [/center] The creatures’ corrosive liquids had come as a surprise, costing Richard his shield, along with a few more pieces of his armor, such as the sensory equipment on the side of his head; the liquid violently snapped and crackled as it came into contact with his powered armor, leaving a trail of burnt and dissolved metal in its wake. It took off a layer of his shoulder armor, and damaged the side of his helmet before it subsided; the armor was still more or less intact, but any more damage might expose the inner workings of his right arm. Unburdened, the wild beast lunged as the viscous saliva singed away at Roadblock’s plating, eating away his shield and exposing the man behind it; Hound Dog countered the beast with a lighting blast. Not to be caught off guard, the wolf had been expecting this, and with an unseen agility it nimble dodged Hound Dog’s attack, turning around for an attack of its own by making full use of its caustic fluids. Hound Dog was pushed on the defensive as the beast slung balls of vomit through the air, forcing Hound Dog back by zipping himself along the rails as his body felt the sudden whiplash of such massive G forces imposed upon him bones. It countered the lighting user with a newfound agility, likely seeing them as prey, the beast reached down as Sinclar was dodging and with great pain to itself, loosed a howl ripping out the rails and chucking them like javelins Impacting with a thud two steel rails became fixtures in the brick Hound Dog stated. [color=fff200]”I think we might be in the shop for this one.”[/color] Blasting bolts back at the beast it ducked and claws dripping swipped to grab Sinclair with a thundering shockwave that burned even Sinclair’s flesh the beast was thrown back. [color=fff200]”I think we have some chemistry, sparks are in the air pal and I don’t think you like me all that much. Youse come closer again and we’ll hug this out. Or are yah chicken.”[/color] A crackling formed around Hound Dog as he unleashed a barrage of rolling thunder that leaped off the ground. The creature got on all fours, preparing to move out of the way no doubt, but it’s attempt to dodge resulted in it suddenly being dragged backwards, and a loss of balance. Richard had fired a steel cable at its feet, then tugged at it, allowing Hound Dog’s rolling flash to build up on the rails, and strike at the bound beast. [color=0072bc]”It’s a mistake to forget about me!”[/color] Richard shouted as he pulled on the cable again, causing the beast to come flying at him, as soon as it was close enough he slammed his fist into it, breaking it’s momentum, and sending it straight into a wall. Hound Dog readied himself and the beast smashed into the wall and sat for less than a second stunned before it vaulted towards the ceiling and began to rip out more metal pipes to toss, but not before coating them in acid; zapping a few away Hound Dog found himself caught off guard from the acid oozing in and out of the flung pipes. When it wasn’t slinging pipes it bolted all around the tunnel, taking swipes at both Roadblock and Hound Dog, then quickly slipping away in shadows and lunging from behind. Backing up toward Roadblock he whispered. [color=fff200]”We need a plan. Pin him down and finish this.”[/color] [color=0072bc]”Pin him down huh.”[/color] Richard said as he jumped to the side, avoiding one of the creatures tossed pipes. He tossed his gaze all over the ‘werewolf’, looking for anything more he can do, and then he noticed it’s bullet wounds had somehow healed already; clearly he’d need to get up close. So Richard slipped one of the grenades at his hip into his hand and palmed it, waiting for the creature to pause, and it did. It stopped by an ceiling light, already ripping it out before it even settled, and then Richard tossed his grenade. [color=0072bc]”Close your eyes.”[/color] Richard whispered to Hound before he started sprinting towards the monster. The small cylinder raced towards the creature, its head turned quickly to face what Richard had just thrown, but it stood its ground, only to realize what it was a moment too late. It exploded with a white flash, and a bang that echoed through the rest of the tunnels. Richard followed up by leaping after it, slamming his elbow down onto its head. To its credit, the beast was quick to its feet, and wasted no time trying to counter attack; but it’s new found blindness caused it to miss repeatedly. So Richard took advantage of this and poured on his counterattack, several meaty thuds echoed through the tunnel, signaling each successive hit, with him only pausing to deflect a claw or two. But he got too eager, the creature recovered and slashed at his armored breast, and then it followed up with a bile blast to separate them. Richard just narrowly jumped back, with only a splash on his feet as a reminder to his inexperience. Steel bearings floated in Sinclair’s hand and they whipped out individually drawn back to each other due to the magnetism that he imparted onto each tiny orb keeping the creature back so Roadblock can regain some composure. [color=fff200]”We need to end this lug of a beast, otherwise we’ll be it’s happy meal. The acid eats through metal and I think it’s strong enough to tear through traps. If we can keep it still one of us should have something to deal with it in one go.”[/color] [color=0072bc]”I got it to stay still!”[/color] [color=6ecff6]”Richard, I know you enjoy using your hands, but why don’t we try something a little more permanent. Try the foam grenades.”[/color] [color=0072bc]”I don’t need backseat fighting!”[/color] Richard started shouting from the pressure, but she was right. He should have thought of it earlier, but he just wasn’t used to having such a weird tool. At least his other weapons had normal comparisons, but with this, he had to aim it right or it could backfire, literally. [color=0072bc]”Keep your distance, Hound Dog, I’m gonna keep it down.”[/color] He cocked his arm back again and let it loose towards one of the remaining ceiling fixtures. The creature was already mid air when the grenade flew towards it. The grenade pinged off the metal frame of the light and then violently exploded with a hiss, releasing a thick spray of foam in the area. A blueish, gray, substance shot out of the can, coating the ceiling and the creature in a sudsy substance. It tried to jerk its way out, but the foam quickly hardened, finally stopping the beast in its tracks. [color=6ecff6]”Richard, Hound Dog isn’t strong enough to defeat it alone, and your rifle isn’t high enough calibur to affect any change; as you’ve seen. Use the AC-107 in combination with Hound Dog, we’ll blow it away in one shot!”[/color] [color=0072bc]”The wha-”[/color] Richard’s question was prematurely answered as more information poured across his screen, and a certain weapon rotated itself over his shoulder. His lips shifted into a wide grin. [color=0072bc]”Finally I get to see what this does, but how do we do this with Hound Dog?”[/color] More information danced across his display, this time with pictures to go along with Artemis’s explanation. Richard motioned for Hound Dog to come closer to him before starting. [color=0072bc]”Hound, I’ve seen you use those ball bearings, I need you to do that, but form it into a thin layer in front of my gun, try to take the shape of a lens, that way your electromagnetic energy will wrap around my blast.”[/color] [color=fff200]”That would work. Like what we doing a particle cannon! That’s some real groovy shit. Youse never told me you were smart enough for that bit of genius.”[/color] Metal balls flew around the front of Roadblock’s mounted cannon taking position and rotating as Hound Dog stood parallel to him ensuring the bearings speed up fast enough. “I don’t know how long that prison of yours will hold so fire at will.” [color=6ecff6]”We’re underground so I’ll be dialing your power back.”[/color] [color=0072bc]”Got it!”[/color] Richard shouted, replying to both of them, and knelt down onto one knee. He placed a hand over his cannon and fired. Steam ejected from Richard’s backpack and the ground under him gave way slightly as a thick red-yellow bolt shot out, shifting into a blue-white as it came into contact with Hound Dog’s energy, and accelerated towards the beast. The creature had managed to crack the foam and had freed an arm, but it was futile as the ionized wave crashed into it, and washed away its form. Richard shot up into a standing position. [color=0072bc]”Hahah! Finally!”[/color] Taking a moment of silence Hound Dog walked over to Roadblock. [color=fff200]”We should look into what the Hounds were doing, in case there’s more of those out there or more victims. But yeah for now we did good. I’ll see what Poseidon can dig up; let’s call the rest of the Boys in Blue and secure the place, collect what evidence we didn’t blow up. Then Milkshakes. Sound good.”[/color] [color=0072bc]”[i]We[/i] won’t be looking into anything, you and I better make like a banana, and split.[/color] Richard said as he pointed at the ceiling. There wasn’t anything tasteless like a bloody smear, but there was a fair sized hole, and several missing ceiling accessories. [color=fff200]”Maybe but I don’t like the idea of Hounds still running around with any tech, so I’ll keep my eye out for them.”[/color] [color=6ecff6]”I’ll call Jen and the rest of the SCD as soon as you leave, no need to make this too easy for the regulars.”[/color] [center]-----[/center] [color=fff200]”Took care of quite a rowdy bunch, was good teaming up with you Detective Roadblock. I’d buy you a shake, but I think you still have some more paperwork to do, unless you got some time to kill?”[/color] [color=0072bc]”Paperwork can wait, I’m hungry now, and there’s a Shipley’s down the road. Want in?”[/color] [color=fff200]”So long as you don’t beam up your food.”[/color]