[center][h2][b][u]Chapter One[/u][/b][/h2]
"Down and Dirty"

Continued from [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5311146]here[/url].

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After the group was finally let out of their cage, they met the boss of Lexcorp himself - Lex Luthor. After some interrogation, it was revealed that the purpose of being here is to defeat the hero known as Superman, who has allegedly gone rogue and randomly begun to attack civilians. If they refuse? Then they won't be getting home any time soon.
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Lex merely sat back and watched as the group divided up into teams. He didn't care about the methods they used to take out Superman. It was clear that he just wanted him [b]gone.[/b] There were some brief arguments, sure, but those seemed to be dispelled just as soon as they arose. For the most part, the group seemed more than willing to cooperate. He did, however, give a nod in response to Voss' words.

[color=1a7b30][b]"Theoretically, yes."[/b][/color]

And then, he shifted his gaze to Schezo, and once again his annoyed slight-scowl returned. His brow furrowed as the boy spoke, before he gave his own response, [color=1a7b30][b]"Superman isn't exactly found easily. He flies at speeds faster than a speeding bullet, and has been all over the place lately with his chaos. From the East Coast to Japan..."[/b][/color] Lex shrugged, [color=1a7b30][b]"But ultimately, finding him won't be any issue..."[/b][/color] Lex paused, then, and proceeded to lean forward, both arms resting on his desk as he did so.

[color=1a7b30][b][i]"He'll make sure to find [u]you[/u] first."[/i][/b][/color]

And then Lilith approached him, and he shot her a look. [color=1a7b30][b]"Yes, because she [i]really[/i] looks like she's being held against her will in front of that TV."[/b][/color] He rolled his eyes. Moments later, A.M.A.Z.O. entered the room, and Lex smiled. [color=1a7b30][b]"Ah, I was wondering when you'd get here,"[/b][/color] Lex proceeded to gesture toward the tall figure. [color=1a7b30][b]"Everyone, this is A.M.A.Z.O. He'll be accompanying you on your expedition."[/b][/color] His smile disappeared into his more neutral expression as Ciri and Tess both asked about Superman's powers and weaknesses. [color=1a7b30][b]"I have already been over all of his powers. The only notable weakness Superman possesses is Kryptonite. It's an extremely rare artifact that weakens him and his powers when he's near it..."[/b][/color] Lex sighed. [color=1a7b30][b]"Unfortunately, we used the last of it a while ago in our fight against him... which is why we resulted to bringing you all here."[/b][/color]

[b][color=1a7b30]"As I said before, you all have a reason for being here. The abilities each of you possess are extraordinary in their own right."[/color][/b] Lex gave a single, firm nod. [color=1a7b30][b]"When used in tandem with each other, Superman won't even be-"[/b][/color]

[b][i]BOOOOM!!![/i][/b]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvvsAJtGXSs&ab_channel=PeachesLamb[/youtube]

A sudden explosion rang out from one of the nearby buildings. Although it wasn't inside of LexCorp itself, it was more than enough to shake it at its foundation - and maybe even knock some of you off your feet. It didn't take very long for some of you to realize just what had happened. Not very far from LexCorp at all, the explosion could very clearly be seen. A few buildings were obscuring the view, but the picture was as clear as day: the entire top half of a building had outright exploded! 

And in front of it, the very faint sight of a floating figure could be seen. And attached to that figure was a very familiar looking red cape. The figure remained in place for a moment, seeming to look down on the building itself, before flying off to the other side of the building.

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[color=1a7b30][b]"That's him!"[/b][/color] Lex shouted as he suddenly stood up out of his chair and witnessing the sight with a look of horror mixed with anger on his face. [color=1a7b30][b]"That's Superman!"[/b][/color] Lex turned to all of you, then, and began to motion toward the door. [color=1a7b30][b]"Go and take care of him, now! Before more people are hurt!"[/b][/color]

Whether you liked it or not, soon enough you'd left the building. If not willingly, you were simply escorted by LexCorp's surprisingly beefy security. Plenty of people were running out on the street, entirely away from the destroyed building. At least made things easy to track.

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After following the sounds and sights of fleeing civilians, and the distinct smell of smoke, it was made pretty obvious where the sight of the building was. The tall burning building stuck out like a sore thumb in the middle of the street. Plenty of civilians had managed to escape and were currently running for their lives - past all of you, of course. But there were plenty of sounds coming from the rapidly collapsing building itself. Anguished screams and cries, as well as violently loud bursts of coughing from what seemed to be the upper floors. Sounds of furniture toppling and floors collapsing from within could be heard as well.

But worst of all? Superman was nowhere to be found.

[color=a0410d][b]"He's gotta be near the top,"[/b][/color] Joel said through squinted eyes as he looked up, trying to get a good read on the situation. [color=a0410d][b]"We ain't got long before the whole damn place collapses. C'mon!"[/b][/color]

Without another word, Joel rushed in through the open door with his gun in hand. Right into what seemed to be hell itself.

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Negan, meanwhile, pursed his lips together as he stood in the back. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Well [i]shit[/i],"[/b][/color] Negan bounced on his knees a bit while gripping Lucille. He didn't seem to be anywhere [i]near[/i] as battle ready as Joel was. Eventually, he turned to Otto, [color=9e0b0f][b]"Well, leader man,"[/b][/color] Negan said, his tone dripping with fatigued, condensed sarcasm. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Ya got any more 'brilliant plans' to pull outta y'er ass?"[/b][/color]

[b][u]Main Thread Cast List[/u][/b]
[@midle1998] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309150]Captain Falcon[/url][/b] (F-Zero)
[@cadesmith] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309156]Tosai Furesawa[/url][/b] (NEO: The World Ends With You) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309185]Sarah Miller[/url][/b] (The Last of Us)
[@Lazaro1505] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309157]Dismas the Highwayman[/url][/b] (Darkest Dungeon) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309487]Natal[/url][/b] (DnD OC)
[@Thatguyinastore] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309163]Negan Smith[/url][/b] (The Walking Dead) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309266]Joel Miller[/url][/b] (The Last of Us)
[@StaidFoal] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309168]Corvo Attano[/url][/b] (Dishonored)
[@Jeff Jones] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309179]Kaname Date[/url][/b] (AI: The Somnium Files) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5311054]Trevor Belmont[/url][/b] (Castlevania)
[@Critic Ham] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309184]Doomguy[/url][/b] (DOOM)
[@Kagebaka] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309191]Sougo Tokiwa[/url][/b] (Kamen Rider Zi-O) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309225]Penny Polendina[/url][/b] (RWBY)
[@Chung] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309199]Duke Nukem[/url][/b] (Duke Nukem) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309386]Jeff the Killer[/url][/b] (Jeff the Killer)
[@TheElenaFisher] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309218]Ciri[/url][/b] (The Witcher 3) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309223]Tess[/url][/b] (The Last of Us)
[@ratKing] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309251]Lucifer Morningstar[/url][/b] (Lucifer) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309604]Cloud Strife[/url][/b] (Final Fantasy VII)
[@BoltBeam] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309272]Red Riding Hood[/url][/b] (Mary Skelter Nightmares)
[@TheRealMonaMona] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309334]Sephiroth[/url][/b] (Final Fantasy VII) and [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5311445][b]Rindo Kanade[/b][/url] (NEO: The World Ends With You)
[@darkred] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309340]Thomas Sinclair[/url][/b] (Killzone: Shadowfall) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309783]Jak and Daxter[/url][/b] (Jak and Daxter)
[@Spooky Birb] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309357]Dris Mocitch[/url][/b] (DND OC)
[@Yamperzzz] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309379]Voss Boris Eierkuchen[/url][/b] (Tembo OC) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309379]Sanford[/url][/b] (Madness Combat)
[@duskkyy] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5311205]Pit[/url][/b] (Kid Icarus: Uprising) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309624]Sonic the Hedgehog[/url][/b] (Sonic the Hedgehog)
[@QizPizza] as [b][url= https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309454]Maisha Arbintz[/url][/b] (Star Wars OC)
[@Smoking Peanut] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309395]Baldwin, the Leper[/url][/b] (Darkest Dungeon) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309580]Poppy[/url][/b] (League of Legends)
[@Edyfum0] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309401]Ben Birdland/Bigband[/url][/b] (Skullgirls)
[@ProfSpacecakes] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309478]Toshinori "All Might" Yagi[/url][/b] (My Hero Academia)
[@GaaraoftheSand] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309547]Gaara[/url][/b] (Naruto Shippuden)
[@SomeMekBoy] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309549]Superior Spider-Man[/url][/b] (Marvel Comics)
[@Attesa] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309572]Eric[/url][/b] (Pokemon Mystery Dungeon OC) and [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5310199][b]Grey[/b][/url] (Havoc Fox)
[@RirisStride1] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309669]Hershel Avad[/url][/b] (OC)
[@Starmaker] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309671]Rena Berit[/url][/b] (OC)
[@ClownTown] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5309872]Spamton G. Spamton[/url][/b] (Deltarune) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5310071]Ultron[/url][/b] (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
[@Mav] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5310107]Schezo Wegey[/url][/b] (Puyo Puyo)
[@FactionGuerilla] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5310206]Cole Macgrath[/url][/b] (inFAMOUS)
[@Second2Last] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5310233]Lilith Audrey[/url][/b] (OC) and [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5310278]Shantae[/url][/b] (Shantae)
[@davefromdiscord] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5310795]Yoshikage Kira[/url][/b] (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure)
[@Paper94] as [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5311170][b]Spike Spiegal[/b][/url] (Cowboy Bebop)
[@Pixxieblush] as [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5311191][b]Bayonetta[/b][/url] (Bayonetta)
[@XeroUltra] as [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5311379][b]Bardock[/b][/url] (Dragon Ball)
[@Crow] as [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5311533]Ben Tennyson[/url][/b] (Ben 10) and [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5311803][b]A.M.A.Z.O.[/b][/url] (DC Comics)
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