Mistress Dizzy

Young Justice

Location: Under the Sea, Fighting
Interaction: Brightheart, Nymph, Zatara

Mirage spun in place as her carefully thought out plan started to splinter. Nymph couldn’t get the kelp to listen. Maybe if she had more time? Brightheart had to use one of her powerful sun holders to get that going. She had to return her attention to her enemy, so she summoned a second water ball and let it launch.

Suddenly, things started happening all at once.

They all got a hasty comm from Kila: “Team, quickly, my suit has been-” Then a rather terrifying silence.

Rain was next, giving a command before she could open her mouth. Since it was the right call, she didn’t go over his head. But she’d talk to him later.

She peered through the deep water, finally spotting a splash of green that wasn’t kelp. Nymph was near the creature’s mouth, trying to tie it shut. With vines coming from her head. That was brave and stupid in equal measure. “Nymph, move! We can’t have your suit faili – wait where is your suit?! NYMPH!” That was a sharp cry, even though the green girl couldn’t hear it.

She had been planning to get Nymph back to the ship with Metamorph. But without her helmet, Nymph was on her own. That was going to have to be addressed later as well.

Having no choice but to piggyback off of Rain’s command, she started swimming toward the squid’s mouth to back her up. “New plan! Brightheart, get Metamorph back to the sub immediately! Zatara, get on conjuring that squid, as big as you can get it! I have to back up Nymph!” This was turning into a disaster.

No, no - she had to trust in the team, and herself. Acclimate. Adapt. Overcome. She could do this, they all could. All they needed was a little more time. She started reeling back her staff, summoning air as she approached the great creature. “Sorry, old one!” She let out a full strike against the beak, backed by a speedy burst of air. It hit like a baseball bat smacking a home run.

Star Wars: A Legend Reborn (Nobodyman123 and Mistress Dizzy)

Kijani watched fear, confusion and betrayal flit across Prince Eskel’s face in seconds. She wasn't fully sure what to do in the situation. No amount of royal training had a good line for 'your father has joined the empire and betrayed his blood'. "...I'm sorry, Eskel." Was all she could manage after several moments. It would be best to let him process.

Then, her gaze returned to Adam. He looked good. He’d put on muscle, and there was something different about him that she couldn’t quite quantify. “Adam, I… I never thought we’d reunite this way. It really is good to see you.” Were her hands shaking or was that just imagination. “If only we had a few minutes.” Where to even begin a desperately needed conversation?

“Hi Adam I think I fell for you when you weren’t looking. And I sure as stars wasn’t looking.”
“Hi Adam I apologize for everything I said in the past, what I’m saying now, and probably several in the future.”
“Hi Adam I missed the beard.”

Did the Force guide help with romantic issues?

There was very little outside sign of Kijani’s scrambled mind, besides an increased sweating.

“I… would love to talk to you, Adam.” Is what finally decided to come out of her mouth. She side eyed the distraught Eskel. “Privately. Hopefully.” Softly, she laid a shaking hand on his shoulder. She squeezed, as if making sure he wasn’t going to explode into mist and leave her alone. It probably hurt a little. “But first we need a plan, and I have none.” Grouping up had been her entire plan so far – now that was done and she was at a loss.

Young Justice

Mirage was happy to see the team spring into action under her orders. KJ had been correct; confidence was the way to go. As the team formed up around her, she focused herself on the trouble at hand. She slipped the staff from her back, but did not ready an element.

She responded to KJ first, her eyes never leaving their enemy. “What deters squid is bigger squid, usually. Since we’re not that, we’re going to get creative and become it. I have an idea but I don’t know if it will work. Nymph, there’s kelp below us, nice and strong. I need you to request it's help in tying up the squid.” She pointed out where to tie up the creature.

“Brightheart, once it’s nice and wrapped up, you’re going to strike it from the front. KJ, summon up a shark, I unfortunately may need you to cause it pain it if we can’t startle it with the first go. Zatara, stop singing that asinine song and focus. I’ll need you to magic up me a squid. I’m going to make it much, much bigger with my illusions. Before you ask, yes I could illuse my own squid, but at the size I want it, having two mages on hand is better.” Also, it would keep Zach’s brain in the game.

“Rain, Cybergirl, keep the doctor calm and help Talon watch the windows and radar. These things usually travel solo, but the ocean is not a predictable mistress. You all have your assignments. Let’s do this!”

Mirage took point directly in front of the squid, making sure to catch it’s eye. She summoned up a massive ball of water, nearly half the size of the sub. It wasn’t as straining as it would have been outside the ocean. Then she launched it at the squid’s eye and swam hard, bringing its attention further from the sub.

“Come on ugly, we’ll show you we’re no snack!”

Hopefully Sanctuary

Devika chuckled, knowing Roxy was not really up for socialization. It was interesting how similar she and her mother were in that regard.

"I don't know what we're going, actually." She said across the table to Roxy. "He won't tell me."

Tim hung up his apron and grinned, opening a small drawer in the kitchen. "Today, we are going to - drumroll please - Wacky World!"

He slapped a set of tickets on the kitchen table with all the enthusiasm of an old man with a winning domino hand. "Now, these are all day tickets, so we can arrive whenever you are ready. Roller coasters, twirly rides, Ferris wheels, popcorn, funnel cake, and the very dubious fried oreos. I can't wait! We haven't been since before Devika left!"

Mara poked her head in, still waking but smiling vaguely despite that. "Roxy, if you were wondering, this is where Devika gets her morning cheer from. I will never understand you two." She leaned up to kiss her husband's cheek and retreated back to the living room.

Devika was nearly in shock over the tickets. She knew Wacky World could get busy this time of year, and she wondered how well she would handle the crowds. Still, her father looked so pleased. She would hate to disappoint him. "Can't wait!"

Hopefully Sanctuary

They are the planning type. I think I'm having a block because I hate my parents. Anyway, I'm thinking an amusement park, just because they might think that Devika is 'cured' and able to do crowds. This will give Roxy and Devika a chance to grow closer. Also a chance for Roxy to experience once since I doubt that happened in her childhood.

Hopefully Sanctuary

They would not put her to work.

Hopefully Sanctuary

Devika used to help research for court cases, actually. But they're not going to put her to work. I'm so stuck and I don't know why. >_< also maybe its because I've had to wake up at 5am for work.

The Fight for Valeroma

Merry Christmas everyone!

The Fight for Valeroma

I'm still down, just very busy before Christmas.

Young Justice

Kassandra was listening in on the comms, bemused as Dr. Bingley proceeded to basically interrogate half the team about their powers. They all seemed either uncomfortable, like Daphne, or confused like KJ. Zach was the only one taking things in stride. Part of her wanted to address the issue, as she didn’t want the team distracted. On the other hand, she didn’t want to be rude to the man. If he was a guest of Atlantis, that made him a VIP. Maybe it was better not to upset him.

Before she could make a decision either way, she had the distinct sensation of eyes on her. It was an indescribable feeling, one she never could describe. But then, she never had to. Everyone in Atlantis knew this feeling and how to combat it. Humans, however...

What humans no longer understood was the feeling of being prey.

Whales, sharks, squid, seal, dolphin – they would all take a taste of flesh every now and again. (And the dolphins would have fun with you before they did it, too!) Killing them outright was considered gauche, as they shared the ocean with the Atlanteans and deserved to be there. It was best to scare them off by being the bigger predator.

Kassy started turning around, looking for the source of the prey-sense. Before she could lock eyes on it, everything went dark. Ink! That meant…

The sub was rocked next, and she barely saw the tentacle creeping backward for the next strike. Her comms suddenly flooded with questions from the team about what was happening out there.

“Team, we have a situation. There’s a giant squid out here and we need to chase it off without harming it too much. Rain, Cybergirl - protect the doctor! KJ, Brightheart, and Nymph, on me! Zatara, now’s the time to see if that merman charm of yours works! Let’s go!” There was a sharp edge to her voice that likely none of them had heard before. Looking at something that could swallow you whole tended to focus your brain quite nicely.